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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,019.77, 12,447.45 and 5,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,019.77, 12,447.45 and 5,041.32 is: 6,957.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,019.77 : 12,447.45 = 5,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,019.77/12,447.45 = 5,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,019.77x = 12,447.45 × 5,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,019.77x = 62,751,578.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,751,578.63/9,019.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.12

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