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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.98, 12,759.54 and 6,056.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.98, 12,759.54 and 6,056.82 is: 8,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.98 : 12,759.54 = 6,056.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.98/12,759.54 = 6,056.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.98x = 12,759.54 × 6,056.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.98x = 77,282,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,282,237.06/9,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.52

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