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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.94, 12,496.95 and 6,545.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.94, 12,496.95 and 6,545.74 is: 9,028.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.94 : 12,496.95 = 6,545.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.94/12,496.95 = 6,545.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.94x = 12,496.95 × 6,545.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.94x = 81,801,785.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,801,785.49/9,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.95

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