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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.40, 12,439.71 and 5,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.40, 12,439.71 and 5,035.68 is: 6,949.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.40 : 12,439.71 = 5,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.40/12,439.71 = 5,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.40x = 12,439.71 × 5,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.40x = 62,642,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,642,398.85/9,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.15

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