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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.55, 12,466.62 and 6,053.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.55, 12,466.62 and 6,053.58 is: 8,355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.55 : 12,466.62 = 6,053.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.55/12,466.62 = 6,053.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.55x = 12,466.62 × 6,053.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.55x = 75,467,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,467,681.50/9,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.08

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