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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.67, 12,459.94 and 6,203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.67, 12,459.94 and 6,203.39 is: 8,562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.67 : 12,459.94 = 6,203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.67/12,459.94 = 6,203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.67x = 12,459.94 × 6,203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.67x = 77,293,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,293,867.20/9,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.83

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