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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.89, 12,436.66 and 6,027.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.89, 12,436.66 and 6,027.54 is: 8,313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.89 : 12,436.66 = 6,027.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.89/12,436.66 = 6,027.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.89x = 12,436.66 × 6,027.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.89x = 74,962,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,962,465.62/9,016.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.56

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