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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.94, 12,479.06 and 5,265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.94, 12,479.06 and 5,265.17 is: 7,266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.94 : 12,479.06 = 5,265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.94/12,479.06 = 5,265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.94x = 12,479.06 × 5,265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.94x = 65,704,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,704,283.62/9,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.61

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