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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.66, 12,458.07 and 4,994.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.66, 12,458.07 and 4,994.67 is: 6,892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.66 : 12,458.07 = 4,994.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.66/12,458.07 = 4,994.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.66x = 12,458.07 × 4,994.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.66x = 62,223,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,223,886.20/9,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.59

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