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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.71, 12,503.90 and 5,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.71, 12,503.90 and 5,475.16 is: 7,555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.71 : 12,503.90 = 5,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.71/12,503.90 = 5,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.71x = 12,503.90 × 5,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.71x = 68,460,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,460,853.12/9,060.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.79

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