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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.68, 12,431.94 and 5,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.68, 12,431.94 and 5,030.60 is: 6,941.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.68 : 12,431.94 = 5,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.68/12,431.94 = 5,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.68x = 12,431.94 × 5,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.68x = 62,540,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,540,117.36/9,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.44

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