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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.58, 12,438.88 and 5,035.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.58, 12,438.88 and 5,035.18 is: 6,947.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.58 : 12,438.88 = 5,035.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.58/12,438.88 = 5,035.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.58x = 12,438.88 × 5,035.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.58x = 62,631,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,631,999.80/9,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.86

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