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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.79, 12,481.66 and 5,065.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.79, 12,481.66 and 5,065.86 is: 6,990.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.79 : 12,481.66 = 5,065.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.79/12,481.66 = 5,065.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.79x = 12,481.66 × 5,065.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.79x = 63,230,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,230,342.13/9,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.80

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