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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.71, 12,467.85 and 6,203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.71, 12,467.85 and 6,203.07 is: 8,554.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.71 : 12,467.85 = 6,203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.71/12,467.85 = 6,203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.71x = 12,467.85 × 6,203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.71x = 77,338,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,338,975.55/9,040.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,554.53

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