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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.94, 12,460.28 and 6,048.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.94, 12,460.28 and 6,048.97 is: 8,348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.94 : 12,460.28 = 6,048.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.94/12,460.28 = 6,048.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.94x = 12,460.28 × 6,048.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.94x = 75,371,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,371,798.52/9,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.73

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