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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.28, 12,466.48 and 5,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.28, 12,466.48 and 5,054.64 is: 6,975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.28 : 12,466.48 = 5,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.28/12,466.48 = 5,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.28x = 12,466.48 × 5,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.28x = 63,013,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,013,568.47/9,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.71

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