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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.68, 12,553.68 and 6,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.68, 12,553.68 and 6,443.20 is: 8,892.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.68 : 12,553.68 = 6,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.68/12,553.68 = 6,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.68x = 12,553.68 × 6,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.68x = 80,885,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,885,870.98/9,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.78

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