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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.56, 12,483.16 and 5,066.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.56, 12,483.16 and 5,066.76 is: 6,991.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.56 : 12,483.16 = 5,066.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.56/12,483.16 = 5,066.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.56x = 12,483.16 × 5,066.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.56x = 63,249,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,249,175.76/9,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.52

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