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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.51, 12,466.47 and 5,054.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.51, 12,466.47 and 5,054.59 is: 6,975.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.51 : 12,466.47 = 5,054.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.51/12,466.47 = 5,054.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.51x = 12,466.47 × 5,054.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.51x = 63,012,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,012,894.60/9,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.46

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