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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.48, 12,463.14 and 5,053.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.48, 12,463.14 and 5,053.06 is: 6,973.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.48 : 12,463.14 = 5,053.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.48/12,463.14 = 5,053.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.48x = 12,463.14 × 5,053.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.48x = 62,976,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,976,994.21/9,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.05

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