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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.88, 12,440.64 and 5,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.88, 12,440.64 and 5,035.92 is: 6,949.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.88 : 12,440.64 = 5,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.88/12,440.64 = 5,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.88x = 12,440.64 × 5,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.88x = 62,650,067.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,650,067.79/9,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.63

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