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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.20, 12,491.52 and 6,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.20, 12,491.52 and 6,071.04 is: 8,374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.20 : 12,491.52 = 6,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.20/12,491.52 = 6,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.20x = 12,491.52 × 6,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.20x = 75,836,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,836,517.58/9,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.91

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