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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.68, 12,476.07 and 5,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.68, 12,476.07 and 5,061.96 is: 6,985.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.68 : 12,476.07 = 5,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.68/12,476.07 = 5,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.68x = 12,476.07 × 5,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.68x = 63,153,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,153,367.30/9,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.47

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