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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,080.52, 12,512.46 and 6,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,080.52, 12,512.46 and 6,248.76 is: 8,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080.52 : 12,512.46 = 6,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080.52/12,512.46 = 6,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080.52x = 12,512.46 × 6,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080.52x = 78,187,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,187,359.55/9,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.45

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