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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.74, 12,457.11 and 4,993.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.74, 12,457.11 and 4,993.57 is: 6,891.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.74 : 12,457.11 = 4,993.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.74/12,457.11 = 4,993.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.74x = 12,457.11 × 4,993.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.74x = 62,205,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,205,450.78/9,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.24

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