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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.24, 12,981.26 and 6,052.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.24, 12,981.26 and 6,052.12 is: 8,344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.24 : 12,981.26 = 6,052.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.24/12,981.26 = 6,052.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.24x = 12,981.26 × 6,052.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.24x = 78,564,143.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,564,143.27/9,415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.36

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