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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,081.68, 12,533.63 and 6,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,081.68, 12,533.63 and 6,103.72 is: 8,423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,081.68 : 12,533.63 = 6,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,081.68/12,533.63 = 6,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,081.68x = 12,533.63 × 6,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,081.68x = 76,501,768.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,501,768.10/9,081.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.75

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