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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.76, 12,426.88 and 6,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.76, 12,426.88 and 6,030.52 is: 8,312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.76 : 12,426.88 = 6,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.76/12,426.88 = 6,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.76x = 12,426.88 × 6,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.76x = 74,940,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,940,548.38/9,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.17

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