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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.64, 12,436.35 and 5,032.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.64, 12,436.35 and 5,032.65 is: 6,945.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.64 : 12,436.35 = 5,032.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.64/12,436.35 = 5,032.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.64x = 12,436.35 × 5,032.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.64x = 62,587,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,587,796.83/9,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.22

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