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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.82, 12,444.36 and 5,038.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.82, 12,444.36 and 5,038.97 is: 6,953.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.82 : 12,444.36 = 5,038.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.82/12,444.36 = 5,038.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.82x = 12,444.36 × 5,038.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.82x = 62,706,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,706,694.49/9,017.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.64

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