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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.04, 12,437.97 and 5,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.04, 12,437.97 and 5,034.16 is: 6,947.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.04 : 12,437.97 = 5,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.04/12,437.97 = 5,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.04x = 12,437.97 × 5,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.04x = 62,614,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,614,731.06/9,013.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.13

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