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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.21, 12,501.83 and 5,473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.21, 12,501.83 and 5,473.67 is: 7,553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.21 : 12,501.83 = 5,473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.21/12,501.83 = 5,473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.21x = 12,501.83 × 5,473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.21x = 68,430,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,430,822.46/9,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.73

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