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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.03, 12,491.17 and 5,018.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.03, 12,491.17 and 5,018.81 is: 6,925.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.03 : 12,491.17 = 5,018.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.03/12,491.17 = 5,018.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.03x = 12,491.17 × 5,018.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.03x = 62,690,808.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,690,808.91/9,052.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.61

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