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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.83, 12,470.91 and 6,396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.83, 12,470.91 and 6,396.62 is: 8,810.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.83 : 12,470.91 = 6,396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.83/12,470.91 = 6,396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.83x = 12,470.91 × 6,396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.83x = 79,771,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,771,672.32/9,053.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,810.82

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