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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.58, 12,545.18 and 6,263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.58, 12,545.18 and 6,263.87 is: 8,639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.58 : 12,545.18 = 6,263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.58/12,545.18 = 6,263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.58x = 12,545.18 × 6,263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.58x = 78,581,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,581,282.60/9,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.50

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