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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.14, 12,439.40 and 5,035.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.14, 12,439.40 and 5,035.42 is: 6,948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.14 : 12,439.40 = 5,035.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.14/12,439.40 = 5,035.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.14x = 12,439.40 × 5,035.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.14x = 62,637,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,637,603.55/9,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.82

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