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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.54, 12,466.62 and 6,053.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.54, 12,466.62 and 6,053.56 is: 8,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.54 : 12,466.62 = 6,053.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.54/12,466.62 = 6,053.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.54x = 12,466.62 × 6,053.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.54x = 75,467,432.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,467,432.17/9,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.06

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