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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.90, 12,439.04 and 5,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.90, 12,439.04 and 5,036.04 is: 6,948.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.90 : 12,439.04 = 5,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.90/12,439.04 = 5,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.90x = 12,439.04 × 5,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.90x = 62,643,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,643,477.82/9,014.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.89

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