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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.55, 12,437.21 and 5,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.55, 12,437.21 and 5,033.73 is: 6,946.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.55 : 12,437.21 = 5,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.55/12,437.21 = 5,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.55x = 12,437.21 × 5,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.55x = 62,605,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,605,557.09/9,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.49

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