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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.57, 12,469.80 and 6,048.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.57, 12,469.80 and 6,048.32 is: 8,349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.57 : 12,469.80 = 6,048.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.57/12,469.80 = 6,048.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.57x = 12,469.80 × 6,048.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.57x = 75,421,278.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,421,278.39/9,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,349.00

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