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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.80, 12,479.80 and 5,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.80, 12,479.80 and 5,215.68 is: 7,198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.80 : 12,479.80 = 5,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.80/12,479.80 = 5,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.80x = 12,479.80 × 5,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.80x = 65,090,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,090,643.26/9,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,198.06

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