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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.14, 12,485.73 and 6,360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.14, 12,485.73 and 6,360.14 is: 8,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.14 : 12,485.73 = 6,360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.14/12,485.73 = 6,360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.14x = 12,485.73 × 6,360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.14x = 79,411,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,411,010.09/9,057.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.78

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