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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.04, 12,439.40 and 5,035.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.04, 12,439.40 and 5,035.29 is: 6,948.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.04 : 12,439.40 = 5,035.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.04/12,439.40 = 5,035.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.04x = 12,439.40 × 5,035.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.04x = 62,635,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,635,961.25/9,014.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.71

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