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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.55, 12,480.85 and 5,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.55, 12,480.85 and 5,011.24 is: 6,915.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.55 : 12,480.85 = 5,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.55/12,480.85 = 5,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.55x = 12,480.85 × 5,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.55x = 62,544,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,544,534.75/9,044.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.16

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