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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.59, 12,484.63 and 5,067.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.59, 12,484.63 and 5,067.56 is: 6,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.59 : 12,484.63 = 5,067.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.59/12,484.63 = 5,067.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.59x = 12,484.63 × 5,067.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.59x = 63,266,649.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,266,649.15/9,046.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.43

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