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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.18, 12,535.70 and 6,105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.18, 12,535.70 and 6,105.22 is: 8,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.18 : 12,535.70 = 6,105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.18/12,535.70 = 6,105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.18x = 12,535.70 × 6,105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.18x = 76,533,206.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,533,206.35/9,083.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,425.82

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