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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.95, 12,443.32 and 5,038.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.95, 12,443.32 and 5,038.02 is: 6,952.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.95 : 12,443.32 = 5,038.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.95/12,443.32 = 5,038.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.95x = 12,443.32 × 5,038.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.95x = 62,689,695.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,689,695.03/9,016.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.43

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