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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.26, 12,428.95 and 6,032.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.26, 12,428.95 and 6,032.02 is: 8,314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.26 : 12,428.95 = 6,032.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.26/12,428.95 = 6,032.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.26x = 12,428.95 × 6,032.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.26x = 74,971,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,971,674.98/9,017.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.24

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