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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.86, 12,485.52 and 6,066.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.86, 12,485.52 and 6,066.96 is: 8,364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.86 : 12,485.52 = 6,066.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.86/12,485.52 = 6,066.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.86x = 12,485.52 × 6,066.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.86x = 75,749,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,749,150.42/9,055.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.66

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