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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.84, 12,493.20 and 6,256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.84, 12,493.20 and 6,256.48 is: 8,631.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.84 : 12,493.20 = 6,256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.84/12,493.20 = 6,256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.84x = 12,493.20 × 6,256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.84x = 78,163,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,163,455.94/9,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.28

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