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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.94, 12,540.35 and 6,013.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.94, 12,540.35 and 6,013.46 is: 9,020.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.94 : 12,540.35 = 6,013.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.94/12,540.35 = 6,013.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.94x = 12,540.35 × 6,013.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.94x = 75,410,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,410,939.50/8,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.51

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