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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.61, 12,475.42 and 6,055.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.61, 12,475.42 and 6,055.97 is: 8,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.61 : 12,475.42 = 6,055.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.61/12,475.42 = 6,055.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.61x = 12,475.42 × 6,055.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.61x = 75,550,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,550,691.74/9,040.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.81

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