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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.46, 12,431.73 and 5,029.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.46, 12,431.73 and 5,029.35 is: 6,940.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.46 : 12,431.73 = 5,029.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.46/12,431.73 = 5,029.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.46x = 12,431.73 × 5,029.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.46x = 62,523,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,523,521.28/9,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.53

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