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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.29, 12,463.66 and 5,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.29, 12,463.66 and 5,052.16 is: 6,972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.29 : 12,463.66 = 5,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.29/12,463.66 = 5,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.29x = 12,463.66 × 5,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.29x = 62,968,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,968,404.51/9,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.25

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