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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,080.79, 12,535.76 and 6,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,080.79, 12,535.76 and 6,060.96 is: 8,366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080.79 : 12,535.76 = 6,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080.79/12,535.76 = 6,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080.79x = 12,535.76 × 6,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080.79x = 75,978,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,978,709.62/9,080.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.97

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