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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.26, 12,427.57 and 6,031.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.26, 12,427.57 and 6,031.02 is: 8,312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.26 : 12,427.57 = 6,031.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.26/12,427.57 = 6,031.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.26x = 12,427.57 × 6,031.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.26x = 74,950,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,950,923.22/9,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.86

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