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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.66, 12,454.49 and 5,045.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.66, 12,454.49 and 5,045.54 is: 6,963.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.66 : 12,454.49 = 5,045.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.66/12,454.49 = 5,045.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.66x = 12,454.49 × 5,045.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.66x = 62,839,577.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,839,577.82/9,024.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.10

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