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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.84, 12,481.14 and 5,508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.84, 12,481.14 and 5,508.76 is: 7,599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.84 : 12,481.14 = 5,508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.84/12,481.14 = 5,508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.84x = 12,481.14 × 5,508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.84x = 68,755,604.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,755,604.79/9,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.96

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