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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.08, 12,435.44 and 5,032.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.08, 12,435.44 and 5,032.68 is: 6,944.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.08 : 12,435.44 = 5,032.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.08/12,435.44 = 5,032.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.08x = 12,435.44 × 5,032.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.08x = 62,583,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,583,565.02/9,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.41

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