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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.48, 12,567.79 and 6,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.48, 12,567.79 and 6,039.12 is: 9,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.48 : 12,567.79 = 6,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.48/12,567.79 = 6,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.48x = 12,567.79 × 6,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.48x = 75,898,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,898,446.62/8,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.90

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