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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.48, 12,467.64 and 5,055.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.48, 12,467.64 and 5,055.66 is: 6,976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.48 : 12,467.64 = 5,055.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.48/12,467.64 = 5,055.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.48x = 12,467.64 × 5,055.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.48x = 63,032,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,032,167.80/9,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.84

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