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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.07, 12,431.75 and 5,029.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.07, 12,431.75 and 5,029.09 is: 6,940.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.07 : 12,431.75 = 5,029.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.07/12,431.75 = 5,029.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.07x = 12,431.75 × 5,029.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.07x = 62,520,403.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,520,403.31/9,008.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.49

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