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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.93, 12,468.39 and 5,449.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.93, 12,468.39 and 5,449.87 is: 7,520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.93 : 12,468.39 = 5,449.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.93/12,468.39 = 5,449.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.93x = 12,468.39 × 5,449.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.93x = 67,951,104.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,951,104.61/9,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,520.93

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