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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.34, 12,477.15 and 6,205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.34, 12,477.15 and 6,205.37 is: 8,564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.34 : 12,477.15 = 6,205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.34/12,477.15 = 6,205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.34x = 12,477.15 × 6,205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.34x = 77,425,363.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,425,363.49/9,040.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.44

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