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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.72, 12,439.11 and 5,035.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.72, 12,439.11 and 5,035.19 is: 6,947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.72 : 12,439.11 = 5,035.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.72/12,439.11 = 5,035.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.72x = 12,439.11 × 5,035.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.72x = 62,633,220.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,633,220.09/9,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.89

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