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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.92, 12,454.67 and 5,046.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.92, 12,454.67 and 5,046.74 is: 6,964.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.92 : 12,454.67 = 5,046.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.92/12,454.67 = 5,046.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.92x = 12,454.67 × 5,046.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.92x = 62,855,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,855,456.04/9,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,964.66

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