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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.24, 12,765.03 and 6,065.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.24, 12,765.03 and 6,065.04 is: 8,365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.24 : 12,765.03 = 6,065.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.24/12,765.03 = 6,065.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.24x = 12,765.03 × 6,065.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.24x = 77,420,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,420,417.55/9,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.04

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