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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,019.69, 12,447.51 and 5,041.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,019.69, 12,447.51 and 5,041.07 is: 6,956.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,019.69 : 12,447.51 = 5,041.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,019.69/12,447.51 = 5,041.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,019.69x = 12,447.51 × 5,041.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,019.69x = 62,748,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,748,734.77/9,019.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.86

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