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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.29, 12,433.67 and 5,031.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.29, 12,433.67 and 5,031.66 is: 6,943.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.29 : 12,433.67 = 5,031.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.29/12,433.67 = 5,031.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.29x = 12,433.67 × 5,031.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.29x = 62,561,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,561,999.99/9,010.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.39

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