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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.47, 12,488.58 and 6,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.47, 12,488.58 and 6,069.24 is: 8,372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.47 : 12,488.58 = 6,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.47/12,488.58 = 6,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.47x = 12,488.58 × 6,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.47x = 75,796,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,796,189.28/9,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.98

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