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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.54, 12,449.80 and 4,988.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.54, 12,449.80 and 4,988.30 is: 6,883.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.54 : 12,449.80 = 4,988.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.54/12,449.80 = 4,988.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.54x = 12,449.80 × 4,988.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.54x = 62,103,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,103,337.34/9,021.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.90

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