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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.06, 12,487.64 and 5,512.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.06, 12,487.64 and 5,512.01 is: 7,608.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.06 : 12,487.64 = 5,512.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.06/12,487.64 = 5,512.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.06x = 12,487.64 × 5,512.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.06x = 68,831,906.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,831,906.56/9,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.21

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