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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.58, 12,481.67 and 5,214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.58, 12,481.67 and 5,214.11 is: 7,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.58 : 12,481.67 = 5,214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.58/12,481.67 = 5,214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.58x = 12,481.67 × 5,214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.58x = 65,080,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,080,750.99/9,044.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.55

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