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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.36, 12,461.76 and 5,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.36, 12,461.76 and 5,052.32 is: 6,971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.36 : 12,461.76 = 5,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.36/12,461.76 = 5,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.36x = 12,461.76 × 5,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.36x = 62,960,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,960,799.28/9,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,971.35

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