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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.30, 12,524.82 and 6,091.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.30, 12,524.82 and 6,091.72 is: 8,406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.30 : 12,524.82 = 6,091.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.30/12,524.82 = 6,091.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.30x = 12,524.82 × 6,091.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.30x = 76,297,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,297,696.49/9,076.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.26

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