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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.66, 12,440.25 and 5,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.66, 12,440.25 and 5,036.94 is: 6,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.66 : 12,440.25 = 5,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.66/12,440.25 = 5,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.66x = 12,440.25 × 5,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.66x = 62,660,792.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,660,792.84/9,015.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.22

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