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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.44, 12,463.23 and 4,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.44, 12,463.23 and 4,998.52 is: 6,897.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.44 : 12,463.23 = 4,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.44/12,463.23 = 4,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.44x = 12,463.23 × 4,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.44x = 62,297,704.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,297,704.42/9,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.87

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