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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.61, 12,440.26 and 5,035.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.61, 12,440.26 and 5,035.26 is: 6,948.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.61 : 12,440.26 = 5,035.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.61/12,440.26 = 5,035.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.61x = 12,440.26 × 5,035.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.61x = 62,639,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,639,930.98/9,014.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.71

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