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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.77, 12,487.24 and 5,069.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.77, 12,487.24 and 5,069.15 is: 6,996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.77 : 12,487.24 = 5,069.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.77/12,487.24 = 5,069.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.77x = 12,487.24 × 5,069.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.77x = 63,299,714.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,299,714.59/9,047.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.17

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