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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,019.87, 12,447.20 and 5,041.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,019.87, 12,447.20 and 5,041.75 is: 6,957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,019.87 : 12,447.20 = 5,041.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,019.87/12,447.20 = 5,041.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,019.87x = 12,447.20 × 5,041.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,019.87x = 62,755,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,755,670.60/9,019.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.49

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