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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.43, 12,481.65 and 5,267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.43, 12,481.65 and 5,267.17 is: 7,269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.43 : 12,481.65 = 5,267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.43/12,481.65 = 5,267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.43x = 12,481.65 × 5,267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.43x = 65,742,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,742,941.23/9,043.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.69

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