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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.07, 12,439.47 and 5,035.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.07, 12,439.47 and 5,035.35 is: 6,948.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.07 : 12,439.47 = 5,035.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.07/12,439.47 = 5,035.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.07x = 12,439.47 × 5,035.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.07x = 62,637,085.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,637,085.26/9,014.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.81

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