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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.28, 13,583.93 and 8,125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.28, 13,583.93 and 8,125.13 is: 12,188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.28 : 13,583.93 = 8,125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.28/13,583.93 = 8,125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.28x = 13,583.93 × 8,125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.28x = 110,371,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,371,197.16/9,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,188.60

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