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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.33, 12,486.04 and 5,863.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.33, 12,486.04 and 5,863.95 is: 8,084.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.33 : 12,486.04 = 5,863.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.33/12,486.04 = 5,863.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.33x = 12,486.04 × 5,863.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.33x = 73,217,514.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,217,514.26/9,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.68

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