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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,018.30, 12,445.40 and 5,039.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,018.30, 12,445.40 and 5,039.67 is: 6,954.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,018.30 : 12,445.40 = 5,039.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,018.30/12,445.40 = 5,039.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,018.30x = 12,445.40 × 5,039.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,018.30x = 62,720,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,720,669.93/9,018.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.82

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