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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.72, 12,514.96 and 6,083.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.72, 12,514.96 and 6,083.66 is: 8,398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.72 : 12,514.96 = 6,083.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.72/12,514.96 = 6,083.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.72x = 12,514.96 × 6,083.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.72x = 76,136,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,136,695.83/9,065.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.30

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