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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.22, 12,464.36 and 5,053.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.22, 12,464.36 and 5,053.32 is: 6,973.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.22 : 12,464.36 = 5,053.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.22/12,464.36 = 5,053.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.22x = 12,464.36 × 5,053.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.22x = 62,986,374.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,986,374.41/9,032.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.52

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