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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.88, 12,434.88 and 5,032.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.88, 12,434.88 and 5,032.05 is: 6,944.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.88 : 12,434.88 = 5,032.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.88/12,434.88 = 5,032.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.88x = 12,434.88 × 5,032.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.88x = 62,572,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,572,937.90/9,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.15

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