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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.51, 12,448.62 and 5,993.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.51, 12,448.62 and 5,993.49 is: 8,275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.51 : 12,448.62 = 5,993.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.51/12,448.62 = 5,993.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.51x = 12,448.62 × 5,993.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.51x = 74,610,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,610,679.48/9,015.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.81

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