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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.11, 12,434.73 and 5,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.11, 12,434.73 and 5,032 is: 6,944.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.11 : 12,434.73 = 5,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.11/12,434.73 = 5,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.11x = 12,434.73 × 5,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.11x = 62,571,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,571,561.36/9,010.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.59

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