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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.18, 12,549.76 and 6,019.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.18, 12,549.76 and 6,019.74 is: 9,029.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.18 : 12,549.76 = 6,019.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.18/12,549.76 = 6,019.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.18x = 12,549.76 × 6,019.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.18x = 75,546,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,546,292.26/8,366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.96

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