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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.72, 12,483.94 and 8,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.72, 12,483.94 and 8,061.80 is: 11,133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.72 : 12,483.94 = 8,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.72/12,483.94 = 8,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.72x = 12,483.94 × 8,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.72x = 100,643,027.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,643,027.49/9,039.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,133.42

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