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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.82, 12,438.93 and 5,034.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.82, 12,438.93 and 5,034.99 is: 6,948.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.82 : 12,438.93 = 5,034.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.82/12,438.93 = 5,034.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.82x = 12,438.93 × 5,034.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.82x = 62,629,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,629,888.16/9,013.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.21

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