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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.22, 12,435.06 and 5,032.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.22, 12,435.06 and 5,032.72 is: 6,944.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.22 : 12,435.06 = 5,032.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.22/12,435.06 = 5,032.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.22x = 12,435.06 × 5,032.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.22x = 62,582,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,582,175.16/9,012.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.15

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