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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.91, 12,540.06 and 6,101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.91, 12,540.06 and 6,101.85 is: 8,423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.91 : 12,540.06 = 6,101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.91/12,540.06 = 6,101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.91x = 12,540.06 × 6,101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.91x = 76,517,565.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,517,565.11/9,083.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.42

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