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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.74, 12,475.59 and 5,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.74, 12,475.59 and 5,007.44 is: 6,909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.74 : 12,475.59 = 5,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.74/12,475.59 = 5,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.74x = 12,475.59 × 5,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.74x = 62,470,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,470,706.01/9,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.91

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