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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.24, 12,468.44 and 5,056.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.24, 12,468.44 and 5,056.88 is: 6,979.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.24 : 12,468.44 = 5,056.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.24/12,468.44 = 5,056.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.24x = 12,468.44 × 5,056.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.24x = 63,051,404.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,051,404.87/9,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,979.16

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