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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.16, 12,465.66 and 5,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.16, 12,465.66 and 5,054.28 is: 6,974.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.16 : 12,465.66 = 5,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.16/12,465.66 = 5,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.16x = 12,465.66 × 5,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.16x = 63,004,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,004,936.02/9,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.85

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