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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.65, 12,432.54 and 5,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.65, 12,432.54 and 5,030.56 is: 6,942.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.65 : 12,432.54 = 5,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.65/12,432.54 = 5,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.65x = 12,432.54 × 5,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.65x = 62,542,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,542,638.42/9,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.51

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