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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.51, 12,501.16 and 7,866.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.51, 12,501.16 and 7,866.73 is: 10,850.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.51 : 12,501.16 = 7,866.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.51/12,501.16 = 7,866.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.51x = 12,501.16 × 7,866.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.51x = 98,343,250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,343,250.41/9,063.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.46

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