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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,019.83, 12,442.82 and 6,035.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,019.83, 12,442.82 and 6,035.79 is: 8,326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,019.83 : 12,442.82 = 6,035.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,019.83/12,442.82 = 6,035.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,019.83x = 12,442.82 × 6,035.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,019.83x = 75,102,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,102,248.53/9,019.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,326.35

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