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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.49, 12,457.73 and 5,048.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.49, 12,457.73 and 5,048.41 is: 6,967.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.49 : 12,457.73 = 5,048.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.49/12,457.73 = 5,048.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.49x = 12,457.73 × 5,048.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.49x = 62,891,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,891,728.71/9,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,967.46

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