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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.30, 12,483.21 and 5,066.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.30, 12,483.21 and 5,066.50 is: 6,991.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.30 : 12,483.21 = 5,066.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.30/12,483.21 = 5,066.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.30x = 12,483.21 × 5,066.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.30x = 63,246,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,246,183.47/9,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.39

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