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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.63, 12,479.91 and 5,010.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.63, 12,479.91 and 5,010.29 is: 6,914.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.63 : 12,479.91 = 5,010.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.63/12,479.91 = 5,010.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.63x = 12,479.91 × 5,010.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.63x = 62,527,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,527,949.60/9,043.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.03

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