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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,018.79, 12,445.90 and 5,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,018.79, 12,445.90 and 5,039.90 is: 6,955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,018.79 : 12,445.90 = 5,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,018.79/12,445.90 = 5,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,018.79x = 12,445.90 × 5,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,018.79x = 62,726,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,726,161.61/9,018.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.05

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