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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.86, 12,502.51 and 6,042.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.86, 12,502.51 and 6,042.67 is: 8,333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.86 : 12,502.51 = 6,042.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.86/12,502.51 = 6,042.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.86x = 12,502.51 × 6,042.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.86x = 75,548,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,548,495.74/9,065.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.30

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