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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.73, 12,436.26 and 5,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.73, 12,436.26 and 5,033.16 is: 6,945.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.73 : 12,436.26 = 5,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.73/12,436.26 = 5,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.73x = 12,436.26 × 5,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.73x = 62,593,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,593,686.38/9,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.80

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