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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.94, 12,438.16 and 5,035.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.94, 12,438.16 and 5,035.23 is: 6,948.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.94 : 12,438.16 = 5,035.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.94/12,438.16 = 5,035.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.94x = 12,438.16 × 5,035.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.94x = 62,628,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,628,983.79/9,012.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.79

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