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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.93, 12,536.33 and 6,261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.93, 12,536.33 and 6,261.82 is: 8,635.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.93 : 12,536.33 = 6,261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.93/12,536.33 = 6,261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.93x = 12,536.33 × 6,261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.93x = 78,500,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,500,241.92/9,089.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.96

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