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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.24, 12,439.20 and 5,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.24, 12,439.20 and 5,034.56 is: 6,947.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.24 : 12,439.20 = 5,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.24/12,439.20 = 5,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.24x = 12,439.20 × 5,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.24x = 62,625,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,625,898.75/9,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.44

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