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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.91, 12,440.80 and 5,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.91, 12,440.80 and 5,036.28 is: 6,950.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.91 : 12,440.80 = 5,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.91/12,440.80 = 5,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.91x = 12,440.80 × 5,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.91x = 62,655,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,655,318.95/9,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.19

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