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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.98, 12,435.17 and 5,032.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.98, 12,435.17 and 5,032.23 is: 6,944.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.98 : 12,435.17 = 5,032.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.98/12,435.17 = 5,032.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.98x = 12,435.17 × 5,032.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.98x = 62,576,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,576,635.53/9,010.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.49

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