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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.18, 12,468.29 and 5,002.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.18, 12,468.29 and 5,002.17 is: 6,902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.18 : 12,468.29 = 5,002.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.18/12,468.29 = 5,002.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.18x = 12,468.29 × 5,002.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.18x = 62,368,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,368,481.18/9,035.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.85

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