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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.74, 12,467.93 and 5,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.74, 12,467.93 and 5,055.82 is: 6,977.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.74 : 12,467.93 = 5,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.74/12,467.93 = 5,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.74x = 12,467.93 × 5,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.74x = 63,035,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,035,553.40/9,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.02

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