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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.68, 12,441.64 and 5,037.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.68, 12,441.64 and 5,037.73 is: 6,952.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.68 : 12,441.64 = 5,037.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.68/12,441.64 = 5,037.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.68x = 12,441.64 × 5,037.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.68x = 62,677,634.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,677,634.23/9,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.07

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