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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.66, 12,459.44 and 4,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.66, 12,459.44 and 4,995.66 is: 6,893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.66 : 12,459.44 = 4,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.66/12,459.44 = 4,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.66x = 12,459.44 × 4,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.66x = 62,243,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,243,126.03/9,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.95

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