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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.23, 12,464.50 and 4,999.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.23, 12,464.50 and 4,999.33 is: 6,899.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.23 : 12,464.50 = 4,999.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.23/12,464.50 = 4,999.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.23x = 12,464.50 × 4,999.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.23x = 62,314,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,314,157.68/9,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.09

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