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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.49, 12,431.60 and 5,029.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.49, 12,431.60 and 5,029.67 is: 6,940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.49 : 12,431.60 = 5,029.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.49/12,431.60 = 5,029.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.49x = 12,431.60 × 5,029.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.49x = 62,526,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,526,845.57/9,008.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.88

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