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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.82, 12,435.93 and 5,032.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.82, 12,435.93 and 5,032.83 is: 6,945.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.82 : 12,435.93 = 5,032.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.82/12,435.93 = 5,032.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.82x = 12,435.93 × 5,032.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.82x = 62,587,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,587,921.58/9,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.09

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