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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.69, 12,467.10 and 5,055.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.69, 12,467.10 and 5,055.18 is: 6,976.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.69 : 12,467.10 = 5,055.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.69/12,467.10 = 5,055.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.69x = 12,467.10 × 5,055.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.69x = 63,023,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,023,434.58/9,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.49

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