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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.23, 12,441.23 and 4,982.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.23, 12,441.23 and 4,982.06 is: 6,875.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.23 : 12,441.23 = 4,982.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.23/12,441.23 = 4,982.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.23x = 12,441.23 × 4,982.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.23x = 61,982,867.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,982,867.22/9,015.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.35

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