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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.97, 12,476.52 and 5,062.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.97, 12,476.52 and 5,062.08 is: 6,985.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.97 : 12,476.52 = 5,062.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.97/12,476.52 = 5,062.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.97x = 12,476.52 × 5,062.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.97x = 63,157,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,157,142.36/9,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.66

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