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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.26, 12,436.77 and 5,033.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.26, 12,436.77 and 5,033.42 is: 6,946.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.26 : 12,436.77 = 5,033.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.26/12,436.77 = 5,033.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.26x = 12,436.77 × 5,033.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.26x = 62,599,486.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,599,486.85/9,012.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.04

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