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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.41, 12,482.52 and 5,066.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.41, 12,482.52 and 5,066.49 is: 6,991.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.41 : 12,482.52 = 5,066.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.41/12,482.52 = 5,066.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.41x = 12,482.52 × 5,066.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.41x = 63,242,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,242,562.75/9,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.67

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