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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.89, 12,432.18 and 5,029.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.89, 12,432.18 and 5,029.90 is: 6,941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.89 : 12,432.18 = 5,029.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.89/12,432.18 = 5,029.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.89x = 12,432.18 × 5,029.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.89x = 62,532,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,532,622.18/9,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.21

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