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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.93, 12,533.57 and 6,259.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.93, 12,533.57 and 6,259.82 is: 8,633.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.93 : 12,533.57 = 6,259.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.93/12,533.57 = 6,259.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.93x = 12,533.57 × 6,259.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.93x = 78,457,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,457,821.66/9,087.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,633.19

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