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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.40, 12,437.14 and 5,033.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.40, 12,437.14 and 5,033.67 is: 6,946.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.40 : 12,437.14 = 5,033.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.40/12,437.14 = 5,033.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.40x = 12,437.14 × 5,033.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.40x = 62,604,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,604,408.90/9,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.47

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