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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.93, 12,516.35 and 6,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.93, 12,516.35 and 6,237.60 is: 8,614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.93 : 12,516.35 = 6,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.93/12,516.35 = 6,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.93x = 12,516.35 × 6,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.93x = 78,071,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,071,984.76/9,062.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.43

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