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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,019.58, 12,447.54 and 5,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,019.58, 12,447.54 and 5,041.06 is: 6,956.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,019.58 : 12,447.54 = 5,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,019.58/12,447.54 = 5,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,019.58x = 12,447.54 × 5,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,019.58x = 62,748,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,748,795.99/9,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.95

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