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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.16, 12,435.40 and 5,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.16, 12,435.40 and 5,032.28 is: 6,944.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.16 : 12,435.40 = 5,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.16/12,435.40 = 5,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.16x = 12,435.40 × 5,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.16x = 62,578,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,578,414.71/9,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.55

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