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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.88, 12,470.04 and 6,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.88, 12,470.04 and 6,233.52 is: 8,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.88 : 12,470.04 = 6,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.88/12,470.04 = 6,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.88x = 12,470.04 × 6,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.88x = 77,732,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,732,243.74/9,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.48

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