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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.18, 12,438.90 and 5,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.18, 12,438.90 and 5,034.51 is: 6,947.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.18 : 12,438.90 = 5,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.18/12,438.90 = 5,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.18x = 12,438.90 × 5,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.18x = 62,623,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,623,766.44/9,014.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.25

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