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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.06, 12,437.15 and 5,034.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.06, 12,437.15 and 5,034.69 is: 6,948.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.06 : 12,437.15 = 5,034.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.06/12,437.15 = 5,034.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.06x = 12,437.15 × 5,034.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.06x = 62,617,169.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,617,169.56/9,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.15

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