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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.58, 12,485.88 and 5,069.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.58, 12,485.88 and 5,069.55 is: 6,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.58 : 12,485.88 = 5,069.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.58/12,485.88 = 5,069.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.58x = 12,485.88 × 5,069.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.58x = 63,297,792.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,297,792.95/9,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.10

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