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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.76, 12,529.32 and 6,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.76, 12,529.32 and 6,107.20 is: 8,431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.76 : 12,529.32 = 6,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.76/12,529.32 = 6,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.76x = 12,529.32 × 6,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.76x = 76,519,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,519,063.10/9,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.15

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