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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.84, 12,432.09 and 5,030.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.84, 12,432.09 and 5,030.31 is: 6,941.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.84 : 12,432.09 = 5,030.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.84/12,432.09 = 5,030.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.84x = 12,432.09 × 5,030.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.84x = 62,537,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,537,266.65/9,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.00

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