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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.21, 12,485.27 and 6,211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.21, 12,485.27 and 6,211.27 is: 8,572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.21 : 12,485.27 = 6,211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.21/12,485.27 = 6,211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.21x = 12,485.27 × 6,211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.21x = 77,549,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,549,382.99/9,046.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,572.58

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