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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.29, 12,481.58 and 5,065.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.29, 12,481.58 and 5,065.16 is: 6,990.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.29 : 12,481.58 = 5,065.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.29/12,481.58 = 5,065.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.29x = 12,481.58 × 5,065.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.29x = 63,221,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,221,199.75/9,044.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.18

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