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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.76, 12,458.18 and 5,048.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.76, 12,458.18 and 5,048.84 is: 6,967.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.76 : 12,458.18 = 5,048.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.76/12,458.18 = 5,048.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.76x = 12,458.18 × 5,048.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.76x = 62,899,357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,899,357.51/9,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,967.33

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