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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.71, 12,485.04 and 6,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.71, 12,485.04 and 6,063.46 is: 8,366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.71 : 12,485.04 = 6,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.71/12,485.04 = 6,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.71x = 12,485.04 × 6,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.71x = 75,702,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,702,486.69/9,048.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.11

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