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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.97, 12,464.35 and 5,053.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.97, 12,464.35 and 5,053.05 is: 6,973.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.97 : 12,464.35 = 5,053.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.97/12,464.35 = 5,053.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.97x = 12,464.35 × 5,053.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.97x = 62,982,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,982,971.13/9,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.34

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