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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.06, 12,463.96 and 5,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.06, 12,463.96 and 5,053.24 is: 6,973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.06 : 12,463.96 = 5,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.06/12,463.96 = 5,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.06x = 12,463.96 × 5,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.06x = 62,983,381.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,983,381.23/9,032.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.31

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