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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.97, 12,477.90 and 5,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.97, 12,477.90 and 5,063.08 is: 6,987.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.97 : 12,477.90 = 5,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.97/12,477.90 = 5,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.97x = 12,477.90 × 5,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.97x = 63,176,605.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,176,605.93/9,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.04

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