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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.94, 12,483.99 and 7,284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.94, 12,483.99 and 7,284.42 is: 10,037.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.94 : 12,483.99 = 7,284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.94/12,483.99 = 7,284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.94x = 12,483.99 × 7,284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.94x = 90,938,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,938,626.44/9,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,037.44

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