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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.93, 12,457.05 and 4,993.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.93, 12,457.05 and 4,993.98 is: 6,891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.93 : 12,457.05 = 4,993.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.93/12,457.05 = 4,993.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.93x = 12,457.05 × 4,993.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.93x = 62,210,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,210,258.56/9,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.63

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