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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.10, 12,503.98 and 6,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.10, 12,503.98 and 6,035.06 is: 8,329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.10 : 12,503.98 = 6,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.10/12,503.98 = 6,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.10x = 12,503.98 × 6,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.10x = 75,462,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,462,269.54/9,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.08

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