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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.13, 12,466.51 and 5,055.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.13, 12,466.51 and 5,055.62 is: 6,976.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.13 : 12,466.51 = 5,055.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.13/12,466.51 = 5,055.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.13x = 12,466.51 × 5,055.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.13x = 63,025,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,025,862.31/9,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.42

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