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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.68, 12,503.94 and 6,412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.68, 12,503.94 and 6,412.84 is: 8,849.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.68 : 12,503.94 = 6,412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.68/12,503.94 = 6,412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.68x = 12,503.94 × 6,412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.68x = 80,185,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,185,766.59/9,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,849.86

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