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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.65, 12,463.17 and 6,196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.65, 12,463.17 and 6,196.70 is: 8,554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.65 : 12,463.17 = 6,196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.65/12,463.17 = 6,196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.65x = 12,463.17 × 6,196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.65x = 77,230,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,230,533.46/9,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,554.89

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