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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.36, 12,443.01 and 6,001.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.36, 12,443.01 and 6,001.89 is: 8,283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.36 : 12,443.01 = 6,001.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.36/12,443.01 = 6,001.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.36x = 12,443.01 × 6,001.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.36x = 74,681,577.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,681,577.29/9,015.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.82

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