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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.95, 12,937.33 and 6,081.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.95, 12,937.33 and 6,081.57 is: 9,122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.95 : 12,937.33 = 6,081.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.95/12,937.33 = 6,081.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.95x = 12,937.33 × 6,081.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.95x = 78,679,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,679,262.80/8,624.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.29

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