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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.02, 12,461.92 and 5,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.02, 12,461.92 and 5,051.12 is: 6,970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.02 : 12,461.92 = 5,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.02/12,461.92 = 5,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.02x = 12,461.92 × 5,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.02x = 62,946,653.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,946,653.35/9,030.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.82

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