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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.75, 12,436.08 and 5,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.75, 12,436.08 and 5,032.92 is: 6,945.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.75 : 12,436.08 = 5,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.75/12,436.08 = 5,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.75x = 12,436.08 × 5,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.75x = 62,589,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,589,795.75/9,011.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.35

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