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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.79, 12,538.52 and 6,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.79, 12,538.52 and 6,062.96 is: 8,369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.79 : 12,538.52 = 6,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.79/12,538.52 = 6,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.79x = 12,538.52 × 6,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.79x = 76,020,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,020,545.22/9,082.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,369.73

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