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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.74, 12,441.68 and 5,036.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.74, 12,441.68 and 5,036.84 is: 6,950.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.74 : 12,441.68 = 5,036.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.74/12,441.68 = 5,036.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.74x = 12,441.68 × 5,036.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.74x = 62,666,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,666,751.49/9,015.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.82

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