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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.11, 12,488.45 and 6,362.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.11, 12,488.45 and 6,362.11 is: 8,770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.11 : 12,488.45 = 6,362.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.11/12,488.45 = 6,362.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.11x = 12,488.45 × 6,362.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.11x = 79,452,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,452,876.43/9,059.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.50

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