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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.16, 12,474.54 and 6,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.16, 12,474.54 and 6,358.48 is: 8,771.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.16 : 12,474.54 = 6,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.16/12,474.54 = 6,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.16x = 12,474.54 × 6,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.16x = 79,319,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,319,113.10/9,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.17

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