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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.15, 12,431.44 and 5,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.15, 12,431.44 and 5,029.62 is: 6,940.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.15 : 12,431.44 = 5,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.15/12,431.44 = 5,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.15x = 12,431.44 × 5,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.15x = 62,525,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,525,419.25/9,009.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.21

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