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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.90, 12,466.77 and 5,055.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.90, 12,466.77 and 5,055.77 is: 6,976.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.90 : 12,466.77 = 5,055.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.90/12,466.77 = 5,055.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.90x = 12,466.77 × 5,055.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.90x = 63,029,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,029,133.97/9,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.96

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