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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.44, 12,424.65 and 4,970.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.44, 12,424.65 and 4,970.30 is: 6,858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.44 : 12,424.65 = 4,970.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.44/12,424.65 = 4,970.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.44x = 12,424.65 × 4,970.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.44x = 61,754,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,754,175.77/9,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.96

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