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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.86, 12,504.16 and 5,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.86, 12,504.16 and 5,233.26 is: 7,221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.86 : 12,504.16 = 5,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.86/12,504.16 = 5,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.86x = 12,504.16 × 5,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.86x = 65,437,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,437,520.36/9,061.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.20

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