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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.66, 12,492.06 and 5,019.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.66, 12,492.06 and 5,019.48 is: 6,927.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.66 : 12,492.06 = 5,019.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.66/12,492.06 = 5,019.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.66x = 12,492.06 × 5,019.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.66x = 62,703,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,703,645.33/9,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.31

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