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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.25, 12,503.12 and 5,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.25, 12,503.12 and 5,998.08 is: 8,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.25 : 12,503.12 = 5,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.25/12,503.12 = 5,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.25x = 12,503.12 × 5,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.25x = 74,994,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,994,684.02/9,064.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.68

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