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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.48, 12,466.08 and 5,054.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.48, 12,466.08 and 5,054.67 is: 6,975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.48 : 12,466.08 = 5,054.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.48/12,466.08 = 5,054.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.48x = 12,466.08 × 5,054.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.48x = 63,011,920.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,011,920.59/9,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.38

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