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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.31, 12,465.08 and 5,053.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.31, 12,465.08 and 5,053.79 is: 6,974.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.31 : 12,465.08 = 5,053.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.31/12,465.08 = 5,053.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.31x = 12,465.08 × 5,053.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.31x = 62,995,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,995,896.65/9,032.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.51

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