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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.43, 12,442.44 and 5,037.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.43, 12,442.44 and 5,037.57 is: 6,951.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.43 : 12,442.44 = 5,037.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.43/12,442.44 = 5,037.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.43x = 12,442.44 × 5,037.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.43x = 62,679,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,679,681.36/9,016.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.72

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