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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.74, 12,460.56 and 5,252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.74, 12,460.56 and 5,252.71 is: 7,248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.74 : 12,460.56 = 5,252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.74/12,460.56 = 5,252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.74x = 12,460.56 × 5,252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.74x = 65,451,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,451,708.12/9,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.46

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