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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.74, 12,432.74 and 5,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.74, 12,432.74 and 5,030.48 is: 6,941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.74 : 12,432.74 = 5,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.74/12,432.74 = 5,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.74x = 12,432.74 × 5,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.74x = 62,542,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,542,649.92/9,009.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.67

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