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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.24, 12,441.58 and 5,036.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.24, 12,441.58 and 5,036.64 is: 6,950.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.24 : 12,441.58 = 5,036.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.24/12,441.58 = 5,036.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.24x = 12,441.58 × 5,036.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.24x = 62,663,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,663,759.49/9,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.87

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