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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.50, 12,423.32 and 6,491.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.50, 12,423.32 and 6,491.91 is: 8,959.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.50 : 12,423.32 = 6,491.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.50/12,423.32 = 6,491.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.50x = 12,423.32 × 6,491.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.50x = 80,651,150.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,651,150.33/9,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,959.75

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