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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.08, 12,439.71 and 5,036.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.08, 12,439.71 and 5,036.03 is: 6,949.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.08 : 12,439.71 = 5,036.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.08/12,439.71 = 5,036.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.08x = 12,439.71 × 5,036.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.08x = 62,646,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,646,752.75/9,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.11

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