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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.91, 12,485.97 and 5,069.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.91, 12,485.97 and 5,069.00 is: 6,995.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.91 : 12,485.97 = 5,069.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.91/12,485.97 = 5,069.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.91x = 12,485.97 × 5,069.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.91x = 63,291,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,291,319.50/9,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.13

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