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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.66, 12,466.94 and 5,054.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.66, 12,466.94 and 5,054.54 is: 6,975.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.66 : 12,466.94 = 5,054.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.66/12,466.94 = 5,054.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.66x = 12,466.94 × 5,054.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.66x = 63,014,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,014,559.30/9,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.53

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