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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.35, 12,481.29 and 5,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.35, 12,481.29 and 5,011.30 is: 6,915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.35 : 12,481.29 = 5,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.35/12,481.29 = 5,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.35x = 12,481.29 × 5,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.35x = 62,547,491.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,547,491.77/9,044.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.64

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