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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.95, 12,473.96 and 6,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.95, 12,473.96 and 6,054.24 is: 8,355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.95 : 12,473.96 = 6,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.95/12,473.96 = 6,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.95x = 12,473.96 × 6,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.95x = 75,520,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,520,347.59/9,037.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.92

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