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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.62, 12,485.07 and 5,464.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.62, 12,485.07 and 5,464.17 is: 7,539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.62 : 12,485.07 = 5,464.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.62/12,485.07 = 5,464.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.62x = 12,485.07 × 5,464.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.62x = 68,220,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,220,544.94/9,048.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,539.33

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