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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.62, 12,463.85 and 4,998.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.62, 12,463.85 and 4,998.45 is: 6,897.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.62 : 12,463.85 = 4,998.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.62/12,463.85 = 4,998.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.62x = 12,463.85 × 4,998.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.62x = 62,299,931.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,299,931.03/9,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.98

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