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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.85, 12,483.38 and 5,066.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.85, 12,483.38 and 5,066.94 is: 6,993.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.85 : 12,483.38 = 5,066.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.85/12,483.38 = 5,066.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.85x = 12,483.38 × 5,066.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.85x = 63,252,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,252,537.46/9,044.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.21

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