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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.34, 12,457.69 and 5,048.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.34, 12,457.69 and 5,048.44 is: 6,966.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.34 : 12,457.69 = 5,048.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.34/12,457.69 = 5,048.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.34x = 12,457.69 × 5,048.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.34x = 62,891,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,891,900.50/9,027.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.83

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