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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.99, 12,760.98 and 6,015.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.99, 12,760.98 and 6,015.89 is: 8,305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.99 : 12,760.98 = 6,015.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.99/12,760.98 = 6,015.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.99x = 12,760.98 × 6,015.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.99x = 76,768,651.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,768,651.97/9,242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.61

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