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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.95, 12,438.84 and 6,032.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.95, 12,438.84 and 6,032.91 is: 8,322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.95 : 12,438.84 = 6,032.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.95/12,438.84 = 6,032.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.95x = 12,438.84 × 6,032.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.95x = 75,042,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,042,402.22/9,016.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.37

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