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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,019.82, 12,448.55 and 6,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,019.82, 12,448.55 and 6,035.72 is: 8,330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,019.82 : 12,448.55 = 6,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,019.82/12,448.55 = 6,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,019.82x = 12,448.55 × 6,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,019.82x = 75,135,915.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,135,915.05/9,019.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.09

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