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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.89, 12,441.70 and 5,037.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.89, 12,441.70 and 5,037.03 is: 6,950.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.89 : 12,441.70 = 5,037.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.89/12,441.70 = 5,037.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.89x = 12,441.70 × 5,037.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.89x = 62,669,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,669,239.94/9,015.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.98

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