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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.54, 12,466.31 and 5,054.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.54, 12,466.31 and 5,054.39 is: 6,975.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.54 : 12,466.31 = 5,054.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.54/12,466.31 = 5,054.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.54x = 12,466.31 × 5,054.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.54x = 63,009,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,009,592.60/9,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.07

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