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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.93, 12,444.81 and 5,039.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.93, 12,444.81 and 5,039.21 is: 6,954.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.93 : 12,444.81 = 5,039.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.93/12,444.81 = 5,039.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.93x = 12,444.81 × 5,039.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.93x = 62,711,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,711,985.80/9,017.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.14

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