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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.93, 12,483.31 and 5,067.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.93, 12,483.31 and 5,067.08 is: 6,992.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.93 : 12,483.31 = 5,067.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.93/12,483.31 = 5,067.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.93x = 12,483.31 × 5,067.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.93x = 63,253,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,253,930.43/9,045.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.53

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