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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.54, 12,484.77 and 5,068.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.54, 12,484.77 and 5,068.82 is: 6,994.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.54 : 12,484.77 = 5,068.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.54/12,484.77 = 5,068.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.54x = 12,484.77 × 5,068.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.54x = 63,283,051.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,283,051.87/9,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.50

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