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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.08, 12,480.20 and 5,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.08, 12,480.20 and 5,064.52 is: 6,988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.08 : 12,480.20 = 5,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.08/12,480.20 = 5,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.08x = 12,480.20 × 5,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.08x = 63,206,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,206,222.50/9,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.68

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