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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.92, 12,502.82 and 6,787.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.92, 12,502.82 and 6,787.24 is: 9,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.92 : 12,502.82 = 6,787.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.92/12,502.82 = 6,787.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.92x = 12,502.82 × 6,787.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.92x = 84,859,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,859,543.57/9,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.48

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