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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.03, 12,489.79 and 5,017.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.03, 12,489.79 and 5,017.81 is: 6,924.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.03 : 12,489.79 = 5,017.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.03/12,489.79 = 5,017.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.03x = 12,489.79 × 5,017.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.03x = 62,671,393.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,671,393.16/9,051.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.23

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