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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.82, 12,515.31 and 6,053.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.82, 12,515.31 and 6,053.94 is: 9,062.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.82 : 12,515.31 = 6,053.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.82/12,515.31 = 6,053.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.82x = 12,515.31 × 6,053.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.82x = 75,766,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,766,935.82/8,360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.14

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