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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.23, 12,457.31 and 5,048.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.23, 12,457.31 and 5,048.70 is: 6,967.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.23 : 12,457.31 = 5,048.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.23/12,457.31 = 5,048.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.23x = 12,457.31 × 5,048.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.23x = 62,893,195.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,893,195.75/9,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,967.06

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