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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.06, 12,555.77 and 6,276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.06, 12,555.77 and 6,276.03 is: 8,655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.06 : 12,555.77 = 6,276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.06/12,555.77 = 6,276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.06x = 12,555.77 × 6,276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.06x = 78,800,357.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,800,357.81/9,104.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.52

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