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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.51, 12,436.04 and 5,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.51, 12,436.04 and 5,033.12 is: 6,945.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.51 : 12,436.04 = 5,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.51/12,436.04 = 5,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.51x = 12,436.04 × 5,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.51x = 62,592,037.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,592,037.97/9,012.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.02

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