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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.08, 12,474.44 and 5,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.08, 12,474.44 and 5,060.88 is: 6,983.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.08 : 12,474.44 = 5,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.08/12,474.44 = 5,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.08x = 12,474.44 × 5,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.08x = 63,131,643.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,131,643.91/9,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.53

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