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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.18, 12,488.56 and 6,362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.18, 12,488.56 and 6,362.18 is: 8,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.18 : 12,488.56 = 6,362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.18/12,488.56 = 6,362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.18x = 12,488.56 × 6,362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.18x = 79,454,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,454,466.66/9,059.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.60

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