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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.17, 12,460.63 and 6,203.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.17, 12,460.63 and 6,203.89 is: 8,563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.17 : 12,460.63 = 6,203.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.17/12,460.63 = 6,203.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.17x = 12,460.63 × 6,203.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.17x = 77,304,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,304,377.85/9,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,563.52

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