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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.99, 12,435.05 and 5,032.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.99, 12,435.05 and 5,032.17 is: 6,944.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.99 : 12,435.05 = 5,032.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.99/12,435.05 = 5,032.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.99x = 12,435.05 × 5,032.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.99x = 62,575,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,575,285.56/9,010.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.33

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