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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.22, 12,463.97 and 4,998.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.22, 12,463.97 and 4,998.87 is: 6,898.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.22 : 12,463.97 = 4,998.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.22/12,463.97 = 4,998.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.22x = 12,463.97 × 4,998.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.22x = 62,305,765.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,305,765.71/9,032.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.17

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