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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.98, 12,437.98 and 5,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.98, 12,437.98 and 5,033.90 is: 6,946.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.98 : 12,437.98 = 5,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.98/12,437.98 = 5,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.98x = 12,437.98 × 5,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.98x = 62,611,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,611,547.52/9,012.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.82

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