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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.71, 12,481.75 and 5,065.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.71, 12,481.75 and 5,065.81 is: 6,990.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.71 : 12,481.75 = 5,065.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.71/12,481.75 = 5,065.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.71x = 12,481.75 × 5,065.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.71x = 63,230,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,230,173.97/9,044.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.85

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