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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.84, 12,438.18 and 6,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.84, 12,438.18 and 6,362.28 is: 8,777.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.84 : 12,438.18 = 6,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.84/12,438.18 = 6,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.84x = 12,438.18 × 6,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.84x = 79,135,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,135,183.85/9,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,777.35

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