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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.45, 12,506.31 and 5,476.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.45, 12,506.31 and 5,476.91 is: 7,558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.45 : 12,506.31 = 5,476.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.45/12,506.31 = 5,476.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.45x = 12,506.31 × 5,476.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.45x = 68,495,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,495,934.30/9,062.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,558.21

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