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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.29, 12,432.29 and 5,030.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.29, 12,432.29 and 5,030.66 is: 6,942.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.29 : 12,432.29 = 5,030.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.29/12,432.29 = 5,030.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.29x = 12,432.29 × 5,030.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.29x = 62,542,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,542,574.43/9,009.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.01

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