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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.53, 12,465.80 and 5,000.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.53, 12,465.80 and 5,000.13 is: 6,899.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.53 : 12,465.80 = 5,000.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.53/12,465.80 = 5,000.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.53x = 12,465.80 × 5,000.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.53x = 62,330,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,330,614.30/9,033.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.92

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