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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.68, 12,484.35 and 5,067.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.68, 12,484.35 and 5,067.83 is: 6,993.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.68 : 12,484.35 = 5,067.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.68/12,484.35 = 5,067.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.68x = 12,484.35 × 5,067.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.68x = 63,268,538.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,268,538.12/9,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.56

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