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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,081.79, 12,537.14 and 6,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,081.79, 12,537.14 and 6,061.96 is: 8,368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,081.79 : 12,537.14 = 6,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,081.79/12,537.14 = 6,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,081.79x = 12,537.14 × 6,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,081.79x = 75,999,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,999,641.19/9,081.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,368.35

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