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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.06, 12,422.76 and 4,968.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.06, 12,422.76 and 4,968.93 is: 6,857.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.06 : 12,422.76 = 4,968.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.06/12,422.76 = 4,968.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.06x = 12,422.76 × 4,968.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.06x = 61,727,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,727,824.85/9,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,857.08

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