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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.51, 12,459.42 and 6,192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.51, 12,459.42 and 6,192.86 is: 8,548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.51 : 12,459.42 = 6,192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.51/12,459.42 = 6,192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.51x = 12,459.42 × 6,192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.51x = 77,159,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,159,381.44/9,026.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,548.09

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