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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,090.88, 12,535.06 and 6,401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,090.88, 12,535.06 and 6,401.24 is: 8,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,090.88 : 12,535.06 = 6,401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,090.88/12,535.06 = 6,401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,090.88x = 12,535.06 × 6,401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,090.88x = 80,239,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,239,864.80/9,090.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.42

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