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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.66, 12,466.50 and 5,054.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.66, 12,466.50 and 5,054.78 is: 6,975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.66 : 12,466.50 = 5,054.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.66/12,466.50 = 5,054.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.66x = 12,466.50 × 5,054.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.66x = 63,015,414.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,015,414.87/9,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.62

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