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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,080.38, 12,535.59 and 6,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,080.38, 12,535.59 and 6,281.02 is: 8,671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080.38 : 12,535.59 = 6,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080.38/12,535.59 = 6,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080.38x = 12,535.59 × 6,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080.38x = 78,736,291.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,736,291.50/9,080.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.03

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