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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.53, 12,521.36 and 6,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.53, 12,521.36 and 6,012.98 is: 9,007.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.53 : 12,521.36 = 6,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.53/12,521.36 = 6,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.53x = 12,521.36 × 6,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.53x = 75,290,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,290,634.51/8,358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.64

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