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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.09, 12,439.37 and 5,035.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.09, 12,439.37 and 5,035.23 is: 6,948.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.09 : 12,439.37 = 5,035.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.09/12,439.37 = 5,035.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.09x = 12,439.37 × 5,035.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.09x = 62,635,101.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,635,101.59/9,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.58

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