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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.75, 12,467.19 and 5,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.75, 12,467.19 and 5,055.24 is: 6,976.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.75 : 12,467.19 = 5,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.75/12,467.19 = 5,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.75x = 12,467.19 × 5,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.75x = 63,024,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,024,637.58/9,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.58

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