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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.52, 12,497.84 and 5,023.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.52, 12,497.84 and 5,023.32 is: 6,932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.52 : 12,497.84 = 5,023.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.52/12,497.84 = 5,023.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.52x = 12,497.84 × 5,023.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.52x = 62,780,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,780,649.63/9,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.09

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