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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.46, 12,516.33 and 6,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.46, 12,516.33 and 6,238.50 is: 8,616.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.46 : 12,516.33 = 6,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.46/12,516.33 = 6,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.46x = 12,516.33 × 6,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.46x = 78,083,124.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,083,124.71/9,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,616.10

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