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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.41, 12,537.99 and 6,100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.41, 12,537.99 and 6,100.35 is: 8,421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.41 : 12,537.99 = 6,100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.41/12,537.99 = 6,100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.41x = 12,537.99 × 6,100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.41x = 76,486,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,486,127.30/9,082.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,421.35

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