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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.22, 12,481.62 and 5,065.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.22, 12,481.62 and 5,065.59 is: 6,990.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.22 : 12,481.62 = 5,065.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.22/12,481.62 = 5,065.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.22x = 12,481.62 × 5,065.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.22x = 63,226,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,226,769.46/9,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.85

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