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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.39, 12,486.87 and 5,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.39, 12,486.87 and 5,069.76 is: 6,996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.39 : 12,486.87 = 5,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.39/12,486.87 = 5,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.39x = 12,486.87 × 5,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.39x = 63,305,434.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,305,434.05/9,048.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.32

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