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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.86, 12,475.11 and 6,054.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.86, 12,475.11 and 6,054.63 is: 8,358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.86 : 12,475.11 = 6,054.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.86/12,475.11 = 6,054.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.86x = 12,475.11 × 6,054.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.86x = 75,532,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,532,175.26/9,036.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.24

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