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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.02, 12,462.24 and 5,052.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.02, 12,462.24 and 5,052.09 is: 6,971.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.02 : 12,462.24 = 5,052.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.02/12,462.24 = 5,052.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.02x = 12,462.24 × 5,052.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.02x = 62,960,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,960,358.08/9,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,971.57

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