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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.14, 12,549.74 and 6,021.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.14, 12,549.74 and 6,021.03 is: 9,029.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.14 : 12,549.74 = 6,021.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.14/12,549.74 = 6,021.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.14x = 12,549.74 × 6,021.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.14x = 75,562,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,562,377.99/8,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.77

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