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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.08, 12,486.68 and 5,069.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.08, 12,486.68 and 5,069.96 is: 6,995.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.08 : 12,486.68 = 5,069.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.08/12,486.68 = 5,069.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.08x = 12,486.68 × 5,069.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.08x = 63,306,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,306,968.13/9,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.96

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