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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.08, 12,483.59 and 5,066.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.08, 12,483.59 and 5,066.91 is: 6,992.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.08 : 12,483.59 = 5,066.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.08/12,483.59 = 5,066.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.08x = 12,483.59 × 5,066.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.08x = 63,253,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,253,201.67/9,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.33

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