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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.69, 12,491.67 and 5,274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.69, 12,491.67 and 5,274.67 is: 7,280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.69 : 12,491.67 = 5,274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.69/12,491.67 = 5,274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.69x = 12,491.67 × 5,274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.69x = 65,889,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,889,437.00/9,050.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.05

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