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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.71, 12,469.23 and 6,204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.71, 12,469.23 and 6,204.07 is: 8,555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.71 : 12,469.23 = 6,204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.71/12,469.23 = 6,204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.71x = 12,469.23 × 6,204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.71x = 77,359,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,359,975.77/9,041.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,555.90

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