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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.94, 12,473.66 and 6,207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.94, 12,473.66 and 6,207.30 is: 8,560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.94 : 12,473.66 = 6,207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.94/12,473.66 = 6,207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.94x = 12,473.66 × 6,207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.94x = 77,427,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,427,749.72/9,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.34

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