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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.58, 12,546.55 and 6,264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.58, 12,546.55 and 6,264.87 is: 8,640.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.58 : 12,546.55 = 6,264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.58/12,546.55 = 6,264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.58x = 12,546.55 × 6,264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.58x = 78,602,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,602,504.70/9,096.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.89

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