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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.32, 12,439.62 and 5,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.32, 12,439.62 and 5,035.48 is: 6,948.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.32 : 12,439.62 = 5,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.32/12,439.62 = 5,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.32x = 12,439.62 × 5,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.32x = 62,639,457.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,639,457.72/9,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.88

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