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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.08, 12,549.72 and 6,115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.08, 12,549.72 and 6,115.92 is: 8,438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.08 : 12,549.72 = 6,115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.08/12,549.72 = 6,115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.08x = 12,549.72 × 6,115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.08x = 76,753,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,753,083.54/9,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,438.97

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