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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.10, 12,518.68 and 6,041.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.10, 12,518.68 and 6,041.03 is: 8,336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.10 : 12,518.68 = 6,041.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.10/12,518.68 = 6,041.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.10x = 12,518.68 × 6,041.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.10x = 75,625,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,625,643.74/9,071.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.99

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