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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.13, 12,434.76 and 5,031.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.13, 12,434.76 and 5,031.47 is: 6,943.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.13 : 12,434.76 = 5,031.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.13/12,434.76 = 5,031.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.13x = 12,434.76 × 5,031.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.13x = 62,565,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,565,059.72/9,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.09

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