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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.08, 12,442.47 and 5,038.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.08, 12,442.47 and 5,038.03 is: 6,951.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.08 : 12,442.47 = 5,038.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.08/12,442.47 = 5,038.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.08x = 12,442.47 × 5,038.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.08x = 62,685,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,685,537.13/9,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.87

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