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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.48, 12,447.36 and 6,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.48, 12,447.36 and 6,508.48 is: 8,973.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.48 : 12,447.36 = 6,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.48/12,447.36 = 6,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.48x = 12,447.36 × 6,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.48x = 81,013,393.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,013,393.61/9,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,973.09

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