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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.13, 12,476.16 and 5,264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.13, 12,476.16 and 5,264.48 is: 7,265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.13 : 12,476.16 = 5,264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.13/12,476.16 = 5,264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.13x = 12,476.16 × 5,264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.13x = 65,680,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,680,514.04/9,040.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.44

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