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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.62, 12,504.33 and 5,476.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.62, 12,504.33 and 5,476.47 is: 7,557.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.62 : 12,504.33 = 5,476.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.62/12,504.33 = 5,476.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.62x = 12,504.33 × 5,476.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.62x = 68,479,560.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,479,560.73/9,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,557.93

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