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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.03, 12,462.38 and 5,201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.03, 12,462.38 and 5,201.80 is: 7,179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.03 : 12,462.38 = 5,201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.03/12,462.38 = 5,201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.03x = 12,462.38 × 5,201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.03x = 64,826,792.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,826,792.71/9,030.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.02

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