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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.05, 12,467.77 and 5,001.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.05, 12,467.77 and 5,001.59 is: 6,901.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.05 : 12,467.77 = 5,001.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.05/12,467.77 = 5,001.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.05x = 12,467.77 × 5,001.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.05x = 62,358,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,358,713.96/9,035.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.87

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