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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.15, 12,468.90 and 6,209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.15, 12,468.90 and 6,209.88 is: 8,571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.15 : 12,468.90 = 6,209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.15/12,468.90 = 6,209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.15x = 12,468.90 × 6,209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.15x = 77,430,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,430,372.73/9,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,571.80

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