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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.63, 12,436.62 and 5,033.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.63, 12,436.62 and 5,033.19 is: 6,945.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.63 : 12,436.62 = 5,033.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.63/12,436.62 = 5,033.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.63x = 12,436.62 × 5,033.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.63x = 62,595,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,595,871.42/9,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.35

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