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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.17, 12,432.24 and 5,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.17, 12,432.24 and 5,029.50 is: 6,940.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.17 : 12,432.24 = 5,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.17/12,432.24 = 5,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.17x = 12,432.24 × 5,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.17x = 62,527,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,527,951.08/9,009.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.48

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