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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.03, 12,460.42 and 6,199.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.03, 12,460.42 and 6,199.27 is: 8,553.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.03 : 12,460.42 = 6,199.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.03/12,460.42 = 6,199.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.03x = 12,460.42 × 6,199.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.03x = 77,245,507.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,245,507.89/9,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,553.34

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