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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,066.66, 12,511.80 and 5,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,066.66, 12,511.80 and 5,033.24 is: 6,945.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,066.66 : 12,511.80 = 5,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,066.66/12,511.80 = 5,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,066.66x = 12,511.80 × 5,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,066.66x = 62,974,892.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,974,892.23/9,066.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.77

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