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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.33, 12,427.47 and 6,183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.33, 12,427.47 and 6,183.84 is: 8,527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.33 : 12,427.47 = 6,183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.33/12,427.47 = 6,183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.33x = 12,427.47 × 6,183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.33x = 76,849,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,849,532.69/9,012.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,527.15

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