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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.54, 12,433.16 and 5,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.54, 12,433.16 and 5,030.64 is: 6,942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.54 : 12,433.16 = 5,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.54/12,433.16 = 5,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.54x = 12,433.16 × 5,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.54x = 62,546,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,546,726.87/9,009.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.28

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