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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.62, 12,444.08 and 5,038.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.62, 12,444.08 and 5,038.76 is: 6,953.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.62 : 12,444.08 = 5,038.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.62/12,444.08 = 5,038.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.62x = 12,444.08 × 5,038.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.62x = 62,702,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,702,732.54/9,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.36

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