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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.85, 12,436.59 and 5,033.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.85, 12,436.59 and 5,033.22 is: 6,945.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.85 : 12,436.59 = 5,033.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.85/12,436.59 = 5,033.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.85x = 12,436.59 × 5,033.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.85x = 62,596,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,596,093.52/9,011.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.98

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