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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.51, 12,475.42 and 6,531.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.51, 12,475.42 and 6,531.17 is: 8,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.51 : 12,475.42 = 6,531.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.51/12,475.42 = 6,531.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.51x = 12,475.42 × 6,531.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.51x = 81,479,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,479,010.14/9,053.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.72

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