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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.08, 12,441.24 and 5,037.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.08, 12,441.24 and 5,037.36 is: 6,951.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.08 : 12,441.24 = 5,037.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.08/12,441.24 = 5,037.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.08x = 12,441.24 × 5,037.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.08x = 62,671,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,671,004.73/9,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.03

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