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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.75, 12,433.32 and 5,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.75, 12,433.32 and 5,030.92 is: 6,942.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.75 : 12,433.32 = 5,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.75/12,433.32 = 5,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.75x = 12,433.32 × 5,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.75x = 62,551,038.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,551,038.25/9,009.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.59

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