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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.53, 12,463.17 and 5,052.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.53, 12,463.17 and 5,052.65 is: 6,973.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.53 : 12,463.17 = 5,052.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.53/12,463.17 = 5,052.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.53x = 12,463.17 × 5,052.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.53x = 62,972,010.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,972,010.64/9,030.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.24

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