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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.59, 12,483.32 and 5,066.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.59, 12,483.32 and 5,066.62 is: 6,992.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.59 : 12,483.32 = 5,066.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.59/12,483.32 = 5,066.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.59x = 12,483.32 × 5,066.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.59x = 63,248,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,248,182.24/9,045.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.16

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