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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.46, 12,507.35 and 8,493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.46, 12,507.35 and 8,493.04 is: 11,724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.46 : 12,507.35 = 8,493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.46/12,507.35 = 8,493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.46x = 12,507.35 × 8,493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.46x = 106,225,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,225,397.01/9,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,724.07

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