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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.83, 12,497.75 and 6,808.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.83, 12,497.75 and 6,808.82 is: 9,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.83 : 12,497.75 = 6,808.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.83/12,497.75 = 6,808.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.83x = 12,497.75 × 6,808.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.83x = 85,094,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,094,930.16/9,050.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.89

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