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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.48, 12,430.20 and 4,974.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.48, 12,430.20 and 4,974.22 is: 6,864.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.48 : 12,430.20 = 4,974.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.48/12,430.20 = 4,974.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.48x = 12,430.20 × 4,974.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.48x = 61,830,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,830,549.44/9,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.36

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