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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.76, 12,541.71 and 6,116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.76, 12,541.71 and 6,116.25 is: 8,443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.76 : 12,541.71 = 6,116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.76/12,541.71 = 6,116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.76x = 12,541.71 × 6,116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.76x = 76,708,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,708,233.79/9,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,443.62

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