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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.88, 12,476.31 and 5,062.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.88, 12,476.31 and 5,062.97 is: 6,986.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.88 : 12,476.31 = 5,062.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.88/12,476.31 = 5,062.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.88x = 12,476.31 × 5,062.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.88x = 63,167,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,167,120.86/9,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.84

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