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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.08, 12,439.67 and 5,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.08, 12,439.67 and 5,035.48 is: 6,949.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.08 : 12,439.67 = 5,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.08/12,439.67 = 5,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.08x = 12,439.67 × 5,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.08x = 62,639,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,639,709.49/9,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.10

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