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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.74, 12,438.92 and 5,034.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.74, 12,438.92 and 5,034.84 is: 6,948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.74 : 12,438.92 = 5,034.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.74/12,438.92 = 5,034.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.74x = 12,438.92 × 5,034.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.74x = 62,627,971.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,627,971.97/9,013.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.06

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