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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.67, 12,481.51 and 5,065.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.67, 12,481.51 and 5,065.93 is: 6,990.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.67 : 12,481.51 = 5,065.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.67/12,481.51 = 5,065.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.67x = 12,481.51 × 5,065.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.67x = 63,230,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,230,455.95/9,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.91

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