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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.57, 12,755.27 and 6,096.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.57, 12,755.27 and 6,096.53 is: 8,413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.57 : 12,755.27 = 6,096.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.57/12,755.27 = 6,096.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.57x = 12,755.27 × 6,096.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.57x = 77,762,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,762,855.73/9,242.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.55

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