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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.48, 12,462.95 and 5,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.48, 12,462.95 and 5,254.04 is: 7,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.48 : 12,462.95 = 5,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.48/12,462.95 = 5,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.48x = 12,462.95 × 5,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.48x = 65,480,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,480,882.11/9,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.30

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