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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.52, 12,437.42 and 5,034.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.52, 12,437.42 and 5,034.12 is: 6,946.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.52 : 12,437.42 = 5,034.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.52/12,437.42 = 5,034.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.52x = 12,437.42 × 5,034.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.52x = 62,611,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,611,439.60/9,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.40

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