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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,334.60, 12,501.90 and 6,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,334.60, 12,501.90 and 6,030.60 is: 9,045.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,334.60 : 12,501.90 = 6,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,334.60/12,501.90 = 6,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,334.60x = 12,501.90 × 6,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,334.60x = 75,393,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,393,958.14/8,334.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.90

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