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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,018.31, 12,445.03 and 5,039.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,018.31, 12,445.03 and 5,039.46 is: 6,954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,018.31 : 12,445.03 = 5,039.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,018.31/12,445.03 = 5,039.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,018.31x = 12,445.03 × 5,039.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,018.31x = 62,716,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,716,190.51/9,018.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.32

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