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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.52, 12,461.06 and 5,051.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.52, 12,461.06 and 5,051.54 is: 6,970.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.52 : 12,461.06 = 5,051.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.52/12,461.06 = 5,051.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.52x = 12,461.06 × 5,051.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.52x = 62,947,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,947,543.03/9,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.53

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