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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.74, 12,453.79 and 4,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.74, 12,453.79 and 4,991.30 is: 6,887.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.74 : 12,453.79 = 4,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.74/12,453.79 = 4,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.74x = 12,453.79 × 4,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.74x = 62,160,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,160,646.37/9,024.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.80

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