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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.41, 12,539.37 and 6,101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.41, 12,539.37 and 6,101.35 is: 8,422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.41 : 12,539.37 = 6,101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.41/12,539.37 = 6,101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.41x = 12,539.37 × 6,101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.41x = 76,507,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,507,085.15/9,083.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,422.73

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