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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.97, 12,467.11 and 5,055.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.97, 12,467.11 and 5,055.05 is: 6,976.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.97 : 12,467.11 = 5,055.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.97/12,467.11 = 5,055.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.97x = 12,467.11 × 5,055.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.97x = 63,021,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,021,864.41/9,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.10

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