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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.93, 12,479.18 and 5,064.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.93, 12,479.18 and 5,064.08 is: 6,988.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.93 : 12,479.18 = 5,064.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.93/12,479.18 = 5,064.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.93x = 12,479.18 × 5,064.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.93x = 63,195,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,195,478.14/9,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.39

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