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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.07, 12,467.72 and 6,046.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.07, 12,467.72 and 6,046.82 is: 8,346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.07 : 12,467.72 = 6,046.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.07/12,467.72 = 6,046.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.07x = 12,467.72 × 6,046.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.07x = 75,390,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,390,058.18/9,032.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.93

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