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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.44, 12,438.12 and 5,034.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.44, 12,438.12 and 5,034.47 is: 6,947.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.44 : 12,438.12 = 5,034.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.44/12,438.12 = 5,034.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.44x = 12,438.12 × 5,034.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.44x = 62,619,368.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,619,368.65/9,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.33

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