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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.70, 12,482.38 and 5,067.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.70, 12,482.38 and 5,067.15 is: 6,993.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.70 : 12,482.38 = 5,067.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.70/12,482.38 = 5,067.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.70x = 12,482.38 × 5,067.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.70x = 63,250,091.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,250,091.82/9,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.06

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