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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.23, 12,502.99 and 6,412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.23, 12,502.99 and 6,412.10 is: 8,845.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.23 : 12,502.99 = 6,412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.23/12,502.99 = 6,412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.23x = 12,502.99 × 6,412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.23x = 80,170,422.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,170,422.18/9,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,845.68

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