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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.74, 12,458.57 and 5,048.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.74, 12,458.57 and 5,048.85 is: 6,967.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.74 : 12,458.57 = 5,048.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.74/12,458.57 = 5,048.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.74x = 12,458.57 × 5,048.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.74x = 62,901,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,901,425.90/9,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,967.58

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