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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.71, 12,474.36 and 5,264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.71, 12,474.36 and 5,264.49 is: 7,263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.71 : 12,474.36 = 5,264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.71/12,474.36 = 5,264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.71x = 12,474.36 × 5,264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.71x = 65,671,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,671,143.48/9,040.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.94

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