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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.84, 12,424.89 and 6,504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.84, 12,424.89 and 6,504.96 is: 8,953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.84 : 12,424.89 = 6,504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.84/12,424.89 = 6,504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.84x = 12,424.89 × 6,504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.84x = 80,823,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,823,413.55/9,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,953.67

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