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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.67, 12,444.69 and 6,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.67, 12,444.69 and 6,035.86 is: 8,331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.67 : 12,444.69 = 6,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.67/12,444.69 = 6,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.67x = 12,444.69 × 6,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.67x = 75,114,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,114,406.58/9,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.54

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