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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.18, 12,483.99 and 5,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.18, 12,483.99 and 5,901.30 is: 8,144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.18 : 12,483.99 = 5,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.18/12,483.99 = 5,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.18x = 12,483.99 × 5,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.18x = 73,671,770.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,671,770.19/9,045.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,144.87

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