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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.65, 12,519.94 and 6,042.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.65, 12,519.94 and 6,042.97 is: 8,342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.65 : 12,519.94 = 6,042.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.65/12,519.94 = 6,042.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.65x = 12,519.94 × 6,042.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.65x = 75,657,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,657,650.69/9,068.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.77

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