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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.17, 12,478.91 and 6,355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.17, 12,478.91 and 6,355.19 is: 8,760.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.17 : 12,478.91 = 6,355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.17/12,478.91 = 6,355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.17x = 12,478.91 × 6,355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.17x = 79,305,749.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,305,749.87/9,052.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,760.97

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