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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.91, 12,468.53 and 5,055.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.91, 12,468.53 and 5,055.95 is: 6,977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.91 : 12,468.53 = 5,055.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.91/12,468.53 = 5,055.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.91x = 12,468.53 × 5,055.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.91x = 63,040,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,040,176.63/9,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.40

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