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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,079.02, 12,510.39 and 6,247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,079.02, 12,510.39 and 6,247.26 is: 8,608.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,079.02 : 12,510.39 = 6,247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,079.02/12,510.39 = 6,247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,079.02x = 12,510.39 × 6,247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,079.02x = 78,155,659.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,155,659.03/9,079.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.38

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