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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060, 12,508.47 and 6,232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060, 12,508.47 and 6,232.02 is: 8,604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060 : 12,508.47 = 6,232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060/12,508.47 = 6,232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060x = 12,508.47 × 6,232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060x = 77,953,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,953,035.21/9,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.09

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