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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.87, 12,464.67 and 5,053.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.87, 12,464.67 and 5,053.69 is: 6,974.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.87 : 12,464.67 = 5,053.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.87/12,464.67 = 5,053.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.87x = 12,464.67 × 5,053.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.87x = 62,992,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,992,578.13/9,031.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.48

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