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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.95, 12,457.21 and 5,048.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.95, 12,457.21 and 5,048.13 is: 6,966.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.95 : 12,457.21 = 5,048.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.95/12,457.21 = 5,048.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.95x = 12,457.21 × 5,048.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.95x = 62,885,615.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,885,615.52/9,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.43

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