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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.91, 12,481.83 and 5,066.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.91, 12,481.83 and 5,066.01 is: 6,991.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.91 : 12,481.83 = 5,066.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.91/12,481.83 = 5,066.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.91x = 12,481.83 × 5,066.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.91x = 63,233,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,233,075.60/9,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.01

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