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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.76, 12,421.36 and 6,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.76, 12,421.36 and 6,026.52 is: 8,306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.76 : 12,421.36 = 6,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.76/12,421.36 = 6,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.76x = 12,421.36 × 6,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.76x = 74,857,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,857,574.47/9,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.65

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