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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.39, 12,432.87 and 5,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.39, 12,432.87 and 5,030.40 is: 6,941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.39 : 12,432.87 = 5,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.39/12,432.87 = 5,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.39x = 12,432.87 × 5,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.39x = 62,542,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,542,309.25/9,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.90

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