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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.21, 12,535.83 and 6,435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.21, 12,535.83 and 6,435.96 is: 8,872.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.21 : 12,535.83 = 6,435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.21/12,535.83 = 6,435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.21x = 12,535.83 × 6,435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.21x = 80,680,100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,680,100.45/9,093.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,872.57

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