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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.74, 12,433.43 and 5,030.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.74, 12,433.43 and 5,030.85 is: 6,942.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.74 : 12,433.43 = 5,030.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.74/12,433.43 = 5,030.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.74x = 12,433.43 × 5,030.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.74x = 62,550,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,550,659.15/9,009.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.56

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