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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.49, 12,622.35 and 9,040.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.49, 12,622.35 and 9,040.59 is: 12,394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.49 : 12,622.35 = 9,040.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.49/12,622.35 = 9,040.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.49x = 12,622.35 × 9,040.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.49x = 114,113,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,113,491.19/9,206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,394.90

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