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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.21, 12,503.21 and 5,474.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.21, 12,503.21 and 5,474.67 is: 7,555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.21 : 12,503.21 = 5,474.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.21/12,503.21 = 5,474.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.21x = 12,503.21 × 5,474.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.21x = 68,450,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,450,948.69/9,060.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.12

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