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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.26, 12,539.64 and 6,114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.26, 12,539.64 and 6,114.75 is: 8,441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.26 : 12,539.64 = 6,114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.26/12,539.64 = 6,114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.26x = 12,539.64 × 6,114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.26x = 76,676,763.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,676,763.69/9,083.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.55

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