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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.40, 12,460.95 and 5,051.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.40, 12,460.95 and 5,051.41 is: 6,970.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.40 : 12,460.95 = 5,051.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.40/12,460.95 = 5,051.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.40x = 12,460.95 × 5,051.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.40x = 62,945,367.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,945,367.44/9,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.39

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