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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.98, 12,501.05 and 6,032.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.98, 12,501.05 and 6,032.93 is: 8,326.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.98 : 12,501.05 = 6,032.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.98/12,501.05 = 6,032.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.98x = 12,501.05 × 6,032.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.98x = 75,417,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,417,959.58/9,057.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,326.14

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