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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.76, 12,428.26 and 6,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.76, 12,428.26 and 6,031.52 is: 8,313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.76 : 12,428.26 = 6,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.76/12,428.26 = 6,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.76x = 12,428.26 × 6,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.76x = 74,961,298.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,961,298.76/9,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.55

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