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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.28, 12,439.08 and 5,381.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.28, 12,439.08 and 5,381.64 is: 7,423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.28 : 12,439.08 = 5,381.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.28/12,439.08 = 5,381.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.28x = 12,439.08 × 5,381.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.28x = 66,942,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,942,650.49/9,017.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.82

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