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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.57, 12,435.83 and 5,032.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.57, 12,435.83 and 5,032.73 is: 6,945.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.57 : 12,435.83 = 5,032.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.57/12,435.83 = 5,032.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.57x = 12,435.83 × 5,032.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.57x = 62,586,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,586,199.51/9,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.10

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