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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.87, 12,475.97 and 6,021.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.87, 12,475.97 and 6,021.57 is: 8,299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.87 : 12,475.97 = 6,021.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.87/12,475.97 = 6,021.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.87x = 12,475.97 × 6,021.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.87x = 75,124,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,124,896.57/9,051.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.38

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