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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.66, 12,457.25 and 5,047.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.66, 12,457.25 and 5,047.54 is: 6,965.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.66 : 12,457.25 = 5,047.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.66/12,457.25 = 5,047.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.66x = 12,457.25 × 5,047.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.66x = 62,878,467.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,878,467.67/9,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,965.86

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