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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.10, 12,542.47 and 6,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.10, 12,542.47 and 6,014.28 is: 9,018.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.10 : 12,542.47 = 6,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.10/12,542.47 = 6,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.10x = 12,542.47 × 6,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.10x = 75,433,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,433,970.93/8,364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.78

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