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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.06, 12,437.49 and 5,034.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.06, 12,437.49 and 5,034.43 is: 6,947.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.06 : 12,437.49 = 5,034.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.06/12,437.49 = 5,034.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.06x = 12,437.49 × 5,034.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.06x = 62,615,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,615,672.78/9,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.22

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