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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.68, 12,493.38 and 5,073.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.68, 12,493.38 and 5,073.96 is: 7,002.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.68 : 12,493.38 = 5,073.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.68/12,493.38 = 5,073.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.68x = 12,493.38 × 5,073.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.68x = 63,390,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,390,910.38/9,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.45

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