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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.06, 12,466.40 and 5,054.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.06, 12,466.40 and 5,054.48 is: 6,974.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.06 : 12,466.40 = 5,054.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.06/12,466.40 = 5,054.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.06x = 12,466.40 × 5,054.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.06x = 63,011,169.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,011,169.47/9,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.85

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