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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.27, 12,457.06 and 5,048.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.27, 12,457.06 and 5,048.35 is: 6,966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.27 : 12,457.06 = 5,048.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.27/12,457.06 = 5,048.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.27x = 12,457.06 × 5,048.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.27x = 62,887,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,887,555.09/9,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.40

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