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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.24, 12,439.14 and 5,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.24, 12,439.14 and 5,035.60 is: 6,948.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.24 : 12,439.14 = 5,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.24/12,439.14 = 5,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.24x = 12,439.14 × 5,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.24x = 62,638,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,638,533.38/9,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.84

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