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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.89, 12,433.56 and 5,030.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.89, 12,433.56 and 5,030.90 is: 6,942.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.89 : 12,433.56 = 5,030.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.89/12,433.56 = 5,030.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.89x = 12,433.56 × 5,030.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.89x = 62,551,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,551,997.00/9,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.59

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