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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.92, 12,435.64 and 5,032.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.92, 12,435.64 and 5,032.93 is: 6,944.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.92 : 12,435.64 = 5,032.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.92/12,435.64 = 5,032.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.92x = 12,435.64 × 5,032.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.92x = 62,587,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,587,705.63/9,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.99

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