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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,066.93, 12,521.87 and 6,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,066.93, 12,521.87 and 6,241.60 is: 8,619.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,066.93 : 12,521.87 = 6,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,066.93/12,521.87 = 6,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,066.93x = 12,521.87 × 6,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,066.93x = 78,156,503.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,156,503.79/9,066.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.95

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