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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.93, 12,481.20 and 5,066.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.93, 12,481.20 and 5,066.32 is: 6,991.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.93 : 12,481.20 = 5,066.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.93/12,481.20 = 5,066.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.93x = 12,481.20 × 5,066.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.93x = 63,233,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,233,753.18/9,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.84

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