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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.06, 12,515.14 and 6,236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.06, 12,515.14 and 6,236.73 is: 8,613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.06 : 12,515.14 = 6,236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.06/12,515.14 = 6,236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.06x = 12,515.14 × 6,236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.06x = 78,053,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,053,556.89/9,062.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,613.23

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