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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.92, 12,464.08 and 5,053.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.92, 12,464.08 and 5,053.89 is: 6,973.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.92 : 12,464.08 = 5,053.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.92/12,464.08 = 5,053.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.92x = 12,464.08 × 5,053.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.92x = 62,992,123.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,992,123.38/9,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.62

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