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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.93, 12,456.60 and 5,048.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.93, 12,456.60 and 5,048.33 is: 6,966.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.93 : 12,456.60 = 5,048.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.93/12,456.60 = 5,048.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.93x = 12,456.60 × 5,048.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.93x = 62,885,027.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,885,027.48/9,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.38

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