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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.73, 12,439.02 and 5,035.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.73, 12,439.02 and 5,035.16 is: 6,948.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.73 : 12,439.02 = 5,035.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.73/12,439.02 = 5,035.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.73x = 12,439.02 × 5,035.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.73x = 62,632,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,632,455.94/9,013.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.56

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