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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072, 12,519.36 and 6,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072, 12,519.36 and 6,279.12 is: 8,665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072 : 12,519.36 = 6,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072/12,519.36 = 6,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072x = 12,519.36 × 6,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072x = 78,610,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,610,563.76/9,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.19

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