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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.44, 12,462.12 and 5,051.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.44, 12,462.12 and 5,051.58 is: 6,971.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.44 : 12,462.12 = 5,051.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.44/12,462.12 = 5,051.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.44x = 12,462.12 × 5,051.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.44x = 62,953,396.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,953,396.15/9,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,971.24

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