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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.92, 12,479.94 and 6,355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.92, 12,479.94 and 6,355.94 is: 8,762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.92 : 12,479.94 = 6,355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.92/12,479.94 = 6,355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.92x = 12,479.94 × 6,355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.92x = 79,321,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,321,687.44/9,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,762.00

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