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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.05, 12,484.43 and 6,372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.05, 12,484.43 and 6,372.15 is: 8,788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.05 : 12,484.43 = 6,372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.05/12,484.43 = 6,372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.05x = 12,484.43 × 6,372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.05x = 79,552,605.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,552,605.84/9,052.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.35

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