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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.93, 12,469.53 and 6,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.93, 12,469.53 and 6,204.29 is: 8,556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.93 : 12,469.53 = 6,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.93/12,469.53 = 6,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.93x = 12,469.53 × 6,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.93x = 77,364,611.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,364,611.46/9,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,556.21

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