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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.08, 12,463.40 and 5,052.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.08, 12,463.40 and 5,052.36 is: 6,972.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.08 : 12,463.40 = 5,052.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.08/12,463.40 = 5,052.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.08x = 12,463.40 × 5,052.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.08x = 62,969,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,969,583.62/9,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.54

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