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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.64, 12,439.44 and 5,035.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.64, 12,439.44 and 5,035.32 is: 6,949.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.64 : 12,439.44 = 5,035.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.64/12,439.44 = 5,035.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.64x = 12,439.44 × 5,035.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.64x = 62,636,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,636,561.02/9,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.09

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