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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.87, 12,465.28 and 5,054.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.87, 12,465.28 and 5,054.02 is: 6,974.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.87 : 12,465.28 = 5,054.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.87/12,465.28 = 5,054.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.87x = 12,465.28 × 5,054.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.87x = 62,999,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,999,774.43/9,032.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.50

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