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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.23, 12,467.25 and 5,055.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.23, 12,467.25 and 5,055.33 is: 6,976.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.23 : 12,467.25 = 5,055.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.23/12,467.25 = 5,055.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.23x = 12,467.25 × 5,055.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.23x = 63,026,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,026,062.94/9,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.36

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