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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.44, 12,436.08 and 5,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.44, 12,436.08 and 5,033.54 is: 6,946.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.44 : 12,436.08 = 5,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.44/12,436.08 = 5,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.44x = 12,436.08 × 5,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.44x = 62,597,506.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,597,506.12/9,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.45

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