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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.58, 12,513.51 and 6,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.58, 12,513.51 and 6,079.32 is: 8,392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.58 : 12,513.51 = 6,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.58/12,513.51 = 6,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.58x = 12,513.51 × 6,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.58x = 76,073,631.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,073,631.61/9,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.41

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