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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.99, 12,434.49 and 5,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.99, 12,434.49 and 5,032.08 is: 6,944.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.99 : 12,434.49 = 5,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.99/12,434.49 = 5,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.99x = 12,434.49 × 5,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.99x = 62,571,348.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,571,348.44/9,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.66

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