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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.80, 12,444.96 and 5,038.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.80, 12,444.96 and 5,038.84 is: 6,953.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.80 : 12,444.96 = 5,038.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.80/12,444.96 = 5,038.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.80x = 12,444.96 × 5,038.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.80x = 62,708,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,708,162.25/9,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.82

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