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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.46, 12,481.02 and 5,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.46, 12,481.02 and 5,267.84 is: 7,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.46 : 12,481.02 = 5,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.46/12,481.02 = 5,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.46x = 12,481.02 × 5,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.46x = 65,747,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,747,953.99/9,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.42

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