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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.93, 12,514.97 and 6,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.93, 12,514.97 and 6,236.60 is: 8,613.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.93 : 12,514.97 = 6,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.93/12,514.97 = 6,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.93x = 12,514.97 × 6,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.93x = 78,050,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,050,861.90/9,061.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,613.05

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