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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.31, 12,439.20 and 5,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.31, 12,439.20 and 5,035.68 is: 6,948.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.31 : 12,439.20 = 5,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.31/12,439.20 = 5,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.31x = 12,439.20 × 5,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.31x = 62,639,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,639,830.66/9,014.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.93

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