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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.89, 12,435.28 and 6,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.89, 12,435.28 and 6,026.54 is: 8,312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.89 : 12,435.28 = 6,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.89/12,435.28 = 6,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.89x = 12,435.28 × 6,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.89x = 74,941,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,941,635.09/9,015.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.18

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