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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.26, 12,433.20 and 4,976.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.26, 12,433.20 and 4,976.65 is: 6,868.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.26 : 12,433.20 = 4,976.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.26/12,433.20 = 4,976.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.26x = 12,433.20 × 4,976.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.26x = 61,875,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,875,684.78/9,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.01

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