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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.76, 12,502.24 and 6,549.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.76, 12,502.24 and 6,549.56 is: 9,034.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.76 : 12,502.24 = 6,549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.76/12,502.24 = 6,549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.76x = 12,502.24 × 6,549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.76x = 81,884,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,884,171.01/9,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.24

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