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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.16, 12,457.44 and 6,516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.16, 12,457.44 and 6,516.72 is: 8,994.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.16 : 12,457.44 = 6,516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.16/12,457.44 = 6,516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.16x = 12,457.44 × 6,516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.16x = 81,181,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,181,648.40/9,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.04

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