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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.76, 12,485.52 and 5,069.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.76, 12,485.52 and 5,069.04 is: 6,995.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.76 : 12,485.52 = 5,069.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.76/12,485.52 = 5,069.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.76x = 12,485.52 × 5,069.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.76x = 63,289,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,289,600.30/9,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.06

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