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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.53, 12,437.33 and 5,033.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.53, 12,437.33 and 5,033.79 is: 6,946.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.53 : 12,437.33 = 5,033.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.53/12,437.33 = 5,033.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.53x = 12,437.33 × 5,033.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.53x = 62,606,882.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,606,882.21/9,012.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.65

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