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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.07, 12,442.23 and 5,037.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.07, 12,442.23 and 5,037.21 is: 6,951.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.07 : 12,442.23 = 5,037.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.07/12,442.23 = 5,037.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.07x = 12,442.23 × 5,037.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.07x = 62,674,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,674,125.38/9,016.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.38

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