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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.72, 12,487.37 and 6,063.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.72, 12,487.37 and 6,063.51 is: 8,370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.72 : 12,487.37 = 6,063.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.72/12,487.37 = 6,063.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.72x = 12,487.37 × 6,063.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.72x = 75,717,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,717,245.59/9,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,370.50

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