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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.45, 12,462.68 and 5,052.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.45, 12,462.68 and 5,052.85 is: 6,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.45 : 12,462.68 = 5,052.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.45/12,462.68 = 5,052.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.45x = 12,462.68 × 5,052.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.45x = 62,971,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,971,996.22/9,030.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.30

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