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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.73, 12,466.56 and 5,054.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.73, 12,466.56 and 5,054.84 is: 6,975.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.73 : 12,466.56 = 5,054.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.73/12,466.56 = 5,054.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.73x = 12,466.56 × 5,054.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.73x = 63,016,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,016,378.54/9,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.68

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