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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.92, 12,481.32 and 6,356.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.92, 12,481.32 and 6,356.93 is: 8,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.92 : 12,481.32 = 6,356.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.92/12,481.32 = 6,356.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.92x = 12,481.32 × 6,356.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.92x = 79,342,877.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,342,877.55/9,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,763.37

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