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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.84, 12,454.44 and 5,046.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.84, 12,454.44 and 5,046.39 is: 6,964.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.84 : 12,454.44 = 5,046.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.84/12,454.44 = 5,046.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.84x = 12,454.44 × 5,046.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.84x = 62,849,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,849,961.47/9,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,964.11

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