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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.66, 12,487.62 and 5,069.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.66, 12,487.62 and 5,069.54 is: 6,996.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.66 : 12,487.62 = 5,069.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.66/12,487.62 = 5,069.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.66x = 12,487.62 × 5,069.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.66x = 63,306,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,306,426.66/9,048.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.22

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