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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.93, 12,431.93 and 5,029.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.93, 12,431.93 and 5,029.95 is: 6,941.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.93 : 12,431.93 = 5,029.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.93/12,431.93 = 5,029.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.93x = 12,431.93 × 5,029.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.93x = 62,532,036.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,532,036.07/9,008.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.12

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