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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.24, 12,461.68 and 5,051.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.24, 12,461.68 and 5,051.36 is: 6,970.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.24 : 12,461.68 = 5,051.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.24/12,461.68 = 5,051.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.24x = 12,461.68 × 5,051.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.24x = 62,948,431.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,948,431.88/9,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.85

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