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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.26, 12,483.36 and 5,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.26, 12,483.36 and 5,013 is: 6,917.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.26 : 12,483.36 = 5,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.26/12,483.36 = 5,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.26x = 12,483.36 × 5,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.26x = 62,579,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,579,083.68/9,046.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.67

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