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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.20, 12,423.41 and 6,492.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.20, 12,423.41 and 6,492.56 is: 8,947.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.20 : 12,423.41 = 6,492.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.20/12,423.41 = 6,492.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.20x = 12,423.41 × 6,492.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.20x = 80,659,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,659,640.25/9,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,947.07

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