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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.99, 12,540.02 and 6,014.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.99, 12,540.02 and 6,014.93 is: 9,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.99 : 12,540.02 = 6,014.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.99/12,540.02 = 6,014.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.99x = 12,540.02 × 6,014.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.99x = 75,427,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,427,249.72/8,361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.25

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