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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.72, 12,461.39 and 6,204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.72, 12,461.39 and 6,204.44 is: 8,564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.72 : 12,461.39 = 6,204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.72/12,461.39 = 6,204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.72x = 12,461.39 × 6,204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.72x = 77,315,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,315,993.24/9,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.29

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