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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.81, 12,480.68 and 5,064.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.81, 12,480.68 and 5,064.82 is: 6,989.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.81 : 12,480.68 = 5,064.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.81/12,480.68 = 5,064.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.81x = 12,480.68 × 5,064.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.81x = 63,212,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,212,379.14/9,043.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.58

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