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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.68, 12,441.44 and 6,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.68, 12,441.44 and 6,034.20 is: 8,325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.68 : 12,441.44 = 6,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.68/12,441.44 = 6,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.68x = 12,441.44 × 6,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.68x = 75,074,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,074,137.25/9,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.22

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