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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.65, 12,475.73 and 5,263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.65, 12,475.73 and 5,263.93 is: 7,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.65 : 12,475.73 = 5,263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.65/12,475.73 = 5,263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.65x = 12,475.73 × 5,263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.65x = 65,671,369.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,671,369.42/9,040.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.01

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