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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.23, 12,463.20 and 5,052.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.23, 12,463.20 and 5,052.38 is: 6,972.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.23 : 12,463.20 = 5,052.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.23/12,463.20 = 5,052.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.23x = 12,463.20 × 5,052.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.23x = 62,968,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,968,760.10/9,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.33

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