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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.30, 12,470.05 and 6,204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.30, 12,470.05 and 6,204.67 is: 8,556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.30 : 12,470.05 = 6,204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.30/12,470.05 = 6,204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.30x = 12,470.05 × 6,204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.30x = 77,372,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,372,498.45/9,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,556.73

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