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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.95, 12,444.70 and 5,039.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.95, 12,444.70 and 5,039.02 is: 6,953.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.95 : 12,444.70 = 5,039.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.95/12,444.70 = 5,039.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.95x = 12,444.70 × 5,039.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.95x = 62,709,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,709,092.19/9,017.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.81

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