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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.82, 12,439.22 and 5,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.82, 12,439.22 and 5,035.44 is: 6,948.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.82 : 12,439.22 = 5,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.82/12,439.22 = 5,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.82x = 12,439.22 × 5,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.82x = 62,636,945.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,636,945.96/9,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.22

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