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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.65, 12,456.26 and 4,993.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.65, 12,456.26 and 4,993.24 is: 6,890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.65 : 12,456.26 = 4,993.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.65/12,456.26 = 4,993.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.65x = 12,456.26 × 4,993.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.65x = 62,197,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,197,095.68/9,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.39

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