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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.17, 12,433.62 and 5,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.17, 12,433.62 and 5,030.50 is: 6,941.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.17 : 12,433.62 = 5,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.17/12,433.62 = 5,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.17x = 12,433.62 × 5,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.17x = 62,547,325.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,547,325.41/9,010.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.86

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