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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,019.73, 12,446.97 and 5,040.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,019.73, 12,446.97 and 5,040.74 is: 6,956.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,019.73 : 12,446.97 = 5,040.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,019.73/12,446.97 = 5,040.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,019.73x = 12,446.97 × 5,040.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,019.73x = 62,741,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,741,939.56/9,019.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.08

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