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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.03, 12,434.51 and 5,031.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.03, 12,434.51 and 5,031.91 is: 6,943.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.03 : 12,434.51 = 5,031.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.03/12,434.51 = 5,031.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.03x = 12,434.51 × 5,031.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.03x = 62,569,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,569,247.88/9,011.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.63

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