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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.22, 12,442.88 and 5,038.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.22, 12,442.88 and 5,038.25 is: 6,952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.22 : 12,442.88 = 5,038.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.22/12,442.88 = 5,038.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.22x = 12,442.88 × 5,038.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.22x = 62,690,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,690,252.75/9,017.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.28

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