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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.20, 12,475.90 and 6,352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.20, 12,475.90 and 6,352.90 is: 8,757.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.20 : 12,475.90 = 6,352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.20/12,475.90 = 6,352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.20x = 12,475.90 × 6,352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.20x = 79,258,145.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,258,145.11/9,050.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,757.61

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