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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.54, 12,463.86 and 6,051.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.54, 12,463.86 and 6,051.57 is: 8,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.54 : 12,463.86 = 6,051.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.54/12,463.86 = 6,051.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.54x = 12,463.86 × 6,051.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.54x = 75,425,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,425,921.26/9,030.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.32

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