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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.79, 12,437.72 and 5,034.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.79, 12,437.72 and 5,034.07 is: 6,947.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.79 : 12,437.72 = 5,034.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.79/12,437.72 = 5,034.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.79x = 12,437.72 × 5,034.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.79x = 62,612,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,612,353.12/9,012.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.06

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