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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.91, 12,441.04 and 6,185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.91, 12,441.04 and 6,185.72 is: 8,535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.91 : 12,441.04 = 6,185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.91/12,441.04 = 6,185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.91x = 12,441.04 × 6,185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.91x = 76,956,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,956,770.40/9,015.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.67

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