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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.87, 12,503.65 and 5,476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.87, 12,503.65 and 5,476.10 is: 7,555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.87 : 12,503.65 = 5,476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.87/12,503.65 = 5,476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.87x = 12,503.65 × 5,476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.87x = 68,471,210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,471,210.38/9,061.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.97

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