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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,018.04, 12,444.92 and 5,039.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,018.04, 12,444.92 and 5,039.29 is: 6,954.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,018.04 : 12,444.92 = 5,039.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,018.04/12,444.92 = 5,039.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,018.04x = 12,444.92 × 5,039.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,018.04x = 62,713,560.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,713,560.91/9,018.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.23

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