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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009, 12,432.28 and 5,030.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009, 12,432.28 and 5,030.17 is: 6,941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009 : 12,432.28 = 5,030.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009/12,432.28 = 5,030.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009x = 12,432.28 × 5,030.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009x = 62,536,481.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,536,481.89/9,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.56

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