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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.86, 12,488.28 and 6,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.86, 12,488.28 and 6,068.96 is: 8,367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.86 : 12,488.28 = 6,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.86/12,488.28 = 6,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.86x = 12,488.28 × 6,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.86x = 75,790,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,790,871.79/9,057.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.41

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