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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.08, 12,474.02 and 6,206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.08, 12,474.02 and 6,206.92 is: 8,572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.08 : 12,474.02 = 6,206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.08/12,474.02 = 6,206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.08x = 12,474.02 × 6,206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.08x = 77,425,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,425,244.22/9,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,572.25

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