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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.93, 12,453.84 and 5,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.93, 12,453.84 and 5,046.33 is: 6,963.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.93 : 12,453.84 = 5,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.93/12,453.84 = 5,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.93x = 12,453.84 × 5,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.93x = 62,846,186.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,846,186.41/9,024.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.62

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