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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.36, 12,461.94 and 5,051.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.36, 12,461.94 and 5,051.55 is: 6,971.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.36 : 12,461.94 = 5,051.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.36/12,461.94 = 5,051.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.36x = 12,461.94 × 5,051.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.36x = 62,952,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,952,113.01/9,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,971.16

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