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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.67, 12,479.60 and 6,355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.67, 12,479.60 and 6,355.68 is: 8,761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.67 : 12,479.60 = 6,355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.67/12,479.60 = 6,355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.67x = 12,479.60 × 6,355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.67x = 79,316,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,316,344.13/9,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,761.65

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