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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.88, 12,486.54 and 5,069.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.88, 12,486.54 and 5,069.88 is: 6,996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.88 : 12,486.54 = 5,069.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.88/12,486.54 = 5,069.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.88x = 12,486.54 × 5,069.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.88x = 63,305,259.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,305,259.42/9,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.70

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