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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.03, 12,431.08 and 5,029.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.03, 12,431.08 and 5,029.14 is: 6,940.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.03 : 12,431.08 = 5,029.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.03/12,431.08 = 5,029.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.03x = 12,431.08 × 5,029.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.03x = 62,517,694.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,517,694.57/9,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.22

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