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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.76, 12,477.48 and 5,455.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.76, 12,477.48 and 5,455.90 is: 7,529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.76 : 12,477.48 = 5,455.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.76/12,477.48 = 5,455.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.76x = 12,477.48 × 5,455.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.76x = 68,075,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,075,851.94/9,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.89

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