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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.53, 12,435.93 and 5,032.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.53, 12,435.93 and 5,032.79 is: 6,945.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.53 : 12,435.93 = 5,032.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.53/12,435.93 = 5,032.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.53x = 12,435.93 × 5,032.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.53x = 62,587,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,587,443.02/9,011.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.26

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