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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.47, 12,517.71 and 6,239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.47, 12,517.71 and 6,239.50 is: 8,617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.47 : 12,517.71 = 6,239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.47/12,517.71 = 6,239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.47x = 12,517.71 × 6,239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.47x = 78,104,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,104,251.55/9,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.48

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