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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.74, 12,440.60 and 5,036.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.74, 12,440.60 and 5,036.29 is: 6,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.74 : 12,440.60 = 5,036.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.74/12,440.60 = 5,036.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.74x = 12,440.60 × 5,036.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.74x = 62,654,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,654,444.19/9,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.22

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