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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.39, 12,502.62 and 5,476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.39, 12,502.62 and 5,476.68 is: 7,557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.39 : 12,502.62 = 5,476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.39/12,502.62 = 5,476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.39x = 12,502.62 × 5,476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.39x = 68,472,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,472,848.90/9,060.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,557.38

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