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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.83, 12,759.35 and 6,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.83, 12,759.35 and 6,056.67 is: 8,367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.83 : 12,759.35 = 6,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.83/12,759.35 = 6,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.83x = 12,759.35 × 6,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.83x = 77,279,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,279,142.08/9,235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.32

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