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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.74, 12,458.04 and 4,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.74, 12,458.04 and 4,994.46 is: 6,892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.74 : 12,458.04 = 4,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.74/12,458.04 = 4,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.74x = 12,458.04 × 4,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.74x = 62,221,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,221,182.46/9,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.23

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