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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.87, 12,440.48 and 4,981.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.87, 12,440.48 and 4,981.58 is: 6,874.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.87 : 12,440.48 = 4,981.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.87/12,440.48 = 4,981.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.87x = 12,440.48 × 4,981.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.87x = 61,973,258.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,973,258.81/9,014.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,874.56

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