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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.06, 12,424.14 and 4,969.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.06, 12,424.14 and 4,969.93 is: 6,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.06 : 12,424.14 = 4,969.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.06/12,424.14 = 4,969.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.06x = 12,424.14 × 4,969.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.06x = 61,747,106.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,747,106.11/9,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.46

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