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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.46, 12,495.45 and 5,700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.46, 12,495.45 and 5,700.88 is: 7,869.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.46 : 12,495.45 = 5,700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.46/12,495.45 = 5,700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.46x = 12,495.45 × 5,700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.46x = 71,234,970.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,234,970.01/9,052.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,869.13

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