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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,018.94, 12,442.49 and 5,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,018.94, 12,442.49 and 5,995.52 is: 8,271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,018.94 : 12,442.49 = 5,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,018.94/12,442.49 = 5,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,018.94x = 12,442.49 × 5,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,018.94x = 74,599,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,599,197.64/9,018.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.39

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