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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.88, 12,462.62 and 5,051.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.88, 12,462.62 and 5,051.90 is: 6,971.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.88 : 12,462.62 = 5,051.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.88/12,462.62 = 5,051.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.88x = 12,462.62 × 5,051.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.88x = 62,959,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,959,909.98/9,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,971.63

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