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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.52, 12,518.91 and 7,555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.52, 12,518.91 and 7,555.68 is: 10,444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.52 : 12,518.91 = 7,555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.52/12,518.91 = 7,555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.52x = 12,518.91 × 7,555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.52x = 94,588,877.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,588,877.91/9,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.29

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