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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,080.87, 12,523.32 and 6,243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,080.87, 12,523.32 and 6,243.71 is: 8,610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080.87 : 12,523.32 = 6,243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080.87/12,523.32 = 6,243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080.87x = 12,523.32 × 6,243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080.87x = 78,191,915.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,191,915.70/9,080.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.62

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