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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.48, 12,440.40 and 5,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.48, 12,440.40 and 5,035.52 is: 6,949.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.48 : 12,440.40 = 5,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.48/12,440.40 = 5,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.48x = 12,440.40 × 5,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.48x = 62,643,883.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,643,883.01/9,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.25

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