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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.87, 12,462.63 and 5,052.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.87, 12,462.63 and 5,052.05 is: 6,971.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.87 : 12,462.63 = 5,052.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.87/12,462.63 = 5,052.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.87x = 12,462.63 × 5,052.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.87x = 62,961,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,961,767.58/9,030.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,971.84

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