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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.54, 12,444.96 and 5,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.54, 12,444.96 and 5,241.92 is: 7,234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.54 : 12,444.96 = 5,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.54/12,444.96 = 5,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.54x = 12,444.96 × 5,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.54x = 65,235,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,235,484.72/9,017.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,234.29

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