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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.46, 12,478.79 and 6,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.46, 12,478.79 and 6,057.72 is: 8,360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.46 : 12,478.79 = 6,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.46/12,478.79 = 6,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.46x = 12,478.79 × 6,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.46x = 75,593,030.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,593,030.90/9,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.71

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