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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.55, 12,453.02 and 7,464.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.55, 12,453.02 and 7,464.55 is: 10,273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.55 : 12,453.02 = 7,464.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.55/12,453.02 = 7,464.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.55x = 12,453.02 × 7,464.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.55x = 92,956,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,956,153.12/9,048.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.04

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