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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.06, 12,475.26 and 5,061.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.06, 12,475.26 and 5,061.09 is: 6,984.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.06 : 12,475.26 = 5,061.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.06/12,475.26 = 5,061.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.06x = 12,475.26 × 5,061.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.06x = 63,138,413.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,138,413.63/9,040.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.29

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