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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.85, 12,435.21 and 5,032.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.85, 12,435.21 and 5,032.22 is: 6,944.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.85 : 12,435.21 = 5,032.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.85/12,435.21 = 5,032.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.85x = 12,435.21 × 5,032.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.85x = 62,576,650.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,576,650.29/9,010.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.59

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