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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,019.82, 12,447.41 and 5,041.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,019.82, 12,447.41 and 5,041.10 is: 6,956.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,019.82 : 12,447.41 = 5,041.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,019.82/12,447.41 = 5,041.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,019.82x = 12,447.41 × 5,041.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,019.82x = 62,748,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,748,644.46/9,019.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.75

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