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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.74, 12,593.55 and 6,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.74, 12,593.55 and 6,050.72 is: 9,073.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.74 : 12,593.55 = 6,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.74/12,593.55 = 6,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.74x = 12,593.55 × 6,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.74x = 76,200,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,200,044.86/8,397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.88

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