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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.49, 12,463.71 and 5,053.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.49, 12,463.71 and 5,053.04 is: 6,973.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.49 : 12,463.71 = 5,053.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.49/12,463.71 = 5,053.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.49x = 12,463.71 × 5,053.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.49x = 62,979,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,979,625.18/9,031.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.34

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