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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.54, 12,465.24 and 6,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.54, 12,465.24 and 6,052.56 is: 8,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.54 : 12,465.24 = 6,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.54/12,465.24 = 6,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.54x = 12,465.24 × 6,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.54x = 75,446,613.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,446,613.01/9,031.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,353.68

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