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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.92, 12,479.68 and 5,063.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.92, 12,479.68 and 5,063.78 is: 6,988.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.92 : 12,479.68 = 5,063.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.92/12,479.68 = 5,063.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.92x = 12,479.68 × 5,063.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.92x = 63,194,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,194,353.99/9,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.27

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