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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.87, 12,460.82 and 5,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.87, 12,460.82 and 5,252.88 is: 7,248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.87 : 12,460.82 = 5,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.87/12,460.82 = 5,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.87x = 12,460.82 × 5,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.87x = 65,455,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,455,165.90/9,029.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.74

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