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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.88, 12,445.29 and 5,038.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.88, 12,445.29 and 5,038.89 is: 6,954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.88 : 12,445.29 = 5,038.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.88/12,445.29 = 5,038.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.88x = 12,445.29 × 5,038.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.88x = 62,710,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,710,447.33/9,017.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.01

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