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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.60, 12,456.92 and 5,047.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.60, 12,456.92 and 5,047.97 is: 6,966.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.60 : 12,456.92 = 5,047.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.60/12,456.92 = 5,047.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.60x = 12,456.92 × 5,047.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.60x = 62,882,108.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,882,108.79/9,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.32

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