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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.88, 12,466.06 and 5,054.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.88, 12,466.06 and 5,054.70 is: 6,975.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.88 : 12,466.06 = 5,054.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.88/12,466.06 = 5,054.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.88x = 12,466.06 × 5,054.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.88x = 63,012,193.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,012,193.48/9,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.87

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