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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.83, 12,464.79 and 4,999.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.83, 12,464.79 and 4,999.43 is: 6,898.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.83 : 12,464.79 = 4,999.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.83/12,464.79 = 4,999.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.83x = 12,464.79 × 4,999.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.83x = 62,316,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,316,845.07/9,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.93

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