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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.32, 12,434.85 and 5,031.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.32, 12,434.85 and 5,031.35 is: 6,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.32 : 12,434.85 = 5,031.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.32/12,434.85 = 5,031.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.32x = 12,434.85 × 5,031.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.32x = 62,564,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,564,020.37/9,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.60

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