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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.41, 12,485.43 and 5,510.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.41, 12,485.43 and 5,510.63 is: 7,604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.41 : 12,485.43 = 5,510.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.41/12,485.43 = 5,510.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.41x = 12,485.43 × 5,510.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.41x = 68,802,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,802,616.33/9,047.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.68

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