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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.82, 12,482.62 and 5,065.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.82, 12,482.62 and 5,065.88 is: 6,991.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.82 : 12,482.62 = 5,065.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.82/12,482.62 = 5,065.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.82x = 12,482.62 × 5,065.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.82x = 63,235,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,235,455.01/9,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.34

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