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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.55, 12,464.33 and 5,052.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.55, 12,464.33 and 5,052.98 is: 6,972.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.55 : 12,464.33 = 5,052.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.55/12,464.33 = 5,052.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.55x = 12,464.33 × 5,052.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.55x = 62,981,922.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,981,922.62/9,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.77

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