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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.62, 12,459.65 and 4,996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.62, 12,459.65 and 4,996.04 is: 6,894.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.62 : 12,459.65 = 4,996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.62/12,459.65 = 4,996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.62x = 12,459.65 × 4,996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.62x = 62,248,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,248,822.51/9,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.61

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