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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.77, 12,483.99 and 5,067.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.77, 12,483.99 and 5,067.24 is: 6,992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.77 : 12,483.99 = 5,067.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.77/12,483.99 = 5,067.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.77x = 12,483.99 × 5,067.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.77x = 63,259,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,259,373.49/9,046.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.48

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