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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.52, 12,499.25 and 6,409.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.52, 12,499.25 and 6,409.39 is: 8,841.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.52 : 12,499.25 = 6,409.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.52/12,499.25 = 6,409.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.52x = 12,499.25 × 6,409.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.52x = 80,112,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,112,552.73/9,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,841.94

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