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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.54, 12,444.18 and 5,038.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.54, 12,444.18 and 5,038.64 is: 6,953.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.54 : 12,444.18 = 5,038.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.54/12,444.18 = 5,038.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.54x = 12,444.18 × 5,038.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.54x = 62,701,743.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,701,743.12/9,017.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.31

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