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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.92, 12,483.06 and 5,319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.92, 12,483.06 and 5,319.56 is: 7,340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.92 : 12,483.06 = 5,319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.92/12,483.06 = 5,319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.92x = 12,483.06 × 5,319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.92x = 66,404,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,404,386.65/9,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.00

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