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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.90, 12,436.45 and 5,033.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.90, 12,436.45 and 5,033.17 is: 6,945.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.90 : 12,436.45 = 5,033.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.90/12,436.45 = 5,033.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.90x = 12,436.45 × 5,033.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.90x = 62,594,717.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,594,717.45/9,011.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.78

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