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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.79, 12,464.36 and 5,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.79, 12,464.36 and 5,052.66 is: 6,972.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.79 : 12,464.36 = 5,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.79/12,464.36 = 5,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.79x = 12,464.36 × 5,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.79x = 62,978,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,978,147.93/9,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.95

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