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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.03, 12,432.46 and 5,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.03, 12,432.46 and 5,030.14 is: 6,941.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.03 : 12,432.46 = 5,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.03/12,432.46 = 5,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.03x = 12,432.46 × 5,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.03x = 62,537,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,537,014.34/9,009.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.59

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