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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.93, 12,464.23 and 5,053.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.93, 12,464.23 and 5,053.03 is: 6,973.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.93 : 12,464.23 = 5,053.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.93/12,464.23 = 5,053.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.93x = 12,464.23 × 5,053.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.93x = 62,982,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,982,163.91/9,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.28

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