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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.42, 12,529.28 and 6,049.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.42, 12,529.28 and 6,049.73 is: 8,352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.42 : 12,529.28 = 6,049.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.42/12,529.28 = 6,049.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.42x = 12,529.28 × 6,049.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.42x = 75,798,668.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,798,668.20/9,075.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.08

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