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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.06, 12,469.86 and 6,203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.06, 12,469.86 and 6,203.90 is: 8,568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.06 : 12,469.86 = 6,203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.06/12,469.86 = 6,203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.06x = 12,469.86 × 6,203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.06x = 77,361,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,361,764.45/9,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,568.09

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