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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.24, 12,481.80 and 5,011.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.24, 12,481.80 and 5,011.94 is: 6,916.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.24 : 12,481.80 = 5,011.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.24/12,481.80 = 5,011.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.24x = 12,481.80 × 5,011.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.24x = 62,557,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,557,970.28/9,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.12

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