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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,020.83, 12,444.20 and 6,036.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,020.83, 12,444.20 and 6,036.79 is: 8,327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,020.83 : 12,444.20 = 6,036.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,020.83/12,444.20 = 6,036.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,020.83x = 12,444.20 × 6,036.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,020.83x = 75,123,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,123,022.12/9,020.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.73

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