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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.08, 12,840.98 and 5,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.08, 12,840.98 and 5,056.04 is: 6,977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.08 : 12,840.98 = 5,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.08/12,840.98 = 5,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.08x = 12,840.98 × 5,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.08x = 64,924,508.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,924,508.52/9,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.32

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