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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.56, 12,467.34 and 5,055.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.56, 12,467.34 and 5,055.66 is: 6,976.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.56 : 12,467.34 = 5,055.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.56/12,467.34 = 5,055.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.56x = 12,467.34 × 5,055.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.56x = 63,030,632.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,030,632.14/9,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.61

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