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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.17, 12,462.01 and 6,204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.17, 12,462.01 and 6,204.89 is: 8,564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.17 : 12,462.01 = 6,204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.17/12,462.01 = 6,204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.17x = 12,462.01 × 6,204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.17x = 77,325,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,325,401.23/9,028.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.90

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