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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.25, 12,474.15 and 5,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.25, 12,474.15 and 5,977.08 is: 8,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.25 : 12,474.15 = 5,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.25/12,474.15 = 5,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.25x = 12,474.15 × 5,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.25x = 74,558,992.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,558,992.48/9,043.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.72

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