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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.94, 12,484.77 and 5,510.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.94, 12,484.77 and 5,510.15 is: 7,604.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.94 : 12,484.77 = 5,510.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.94/12,484.77 = 5,510.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.94x = 12,484.77 × 5,510.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.94x = 68,792,960.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,792,960.47/9,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.01

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