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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.46, 12,514.77 and 8,118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.46, 12,514.77 and 8,118.59 is: 11,208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.46 : 12,514.77 = 8,118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.46/12,514.77 = 8,118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.46x = 12,514.77 × 8,118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.46x = 101,602,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,602,224.00/9,064.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,208.85

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