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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.79, 12,436.28 and 5,032.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.79, 12,436.28 and 5,032.91 is: 6,945.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.79 : 12,436.28 = 5,032.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.79/12,436.28 = 5,032.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.79x = 12,436.28 × 5,032.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.79x = 62,590,677.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,590,677.97/9,011.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.42

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