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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.80, 12,467.46 and 5,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.80, 12,467.46 and 5,055.24 is: 6,975.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.80 : 12,467.46 = 5,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.80/12,467.46 = 5,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.80x = 12,467.46 × 5,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.80x = 63,026,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,026,002.49/9,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.92

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