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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.46, 12,483.24 and 5,691.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.46, 12,483.24 and 5,691.05 is: 7,850.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.46 : 12,483.24 = 5,691.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.46/12,483.24 = 5,691.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.46x = 12,483.24 × 5,691.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.46x = 71,042,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,042,680.59/9,049.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,850.49

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