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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.90, 12,441.80 and 5,038.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.90, 12,441.80 and 5,038.04 is: 6,951.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.90 : 12,441.80 = 5,038.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.90/12,441.80 = 5,038.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.90x = 12,441.80 × 5,038.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.90x = 62,682,286.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,682,286.07/9,016.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.64

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