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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.81, 12,439.11 and 5,035.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.81, 12,439.11 and 5,035.09 is: 6,948.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.81 : 12,439.11 = 5,035.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.81/12,439.11 = 5,035.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.81x = 12,439.11 × 5,035.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.81x = 62,632,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,632,038.37/9,013.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.45

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