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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.93, 12,484.69 and 5,068.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.93, 12,484.69 and 5,068.08 is: 6,993.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.93 : 12,484.69 = 5,068.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.93/12,484.69 = 5,068.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.93x = 12,484.69 × 5,068.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.93x = 63,273,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,273,407.70/9,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.91

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