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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.42, 12,457.80 and 5,048.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.42, 12,457.80 and 5,048.55 is: 6,966.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.42 : 12,457.80 = 5,048.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.42/12,457.80 = 5,048.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.42x = 12,457.80 × 5,048.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.42x = 62,893,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,893,769.85/9,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.97

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