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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.06, 12,461.20 and 5,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.06, 12,461.20 and 5,051.24 is: 6,970.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.06 : 12,461.20 = 5,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.06/12,461.20 = 5,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.06x = 12,461.20 × 5,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.06x = 62,944,511.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,944,511.89/9,030.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.55

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