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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.96, 12,481.68 and 5,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.96, 12,481.68 and 5,268.24 is: 7,269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.96 : 12,481.68 = 5,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.96/12,481.68 = 5,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.96x = 12,481.68 × 5,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.96x = 65,756,485.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,756,485.84/9,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.96

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