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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.02, 12,594.66 and 6,049.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.02, 12,594.66 and 6,049.18 is: 9,070.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.02 : 12,594.66 = 6,049.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.02/12,594.66 = 6,049.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.02x = 12,594.66 × 6,049.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.02x = 76,187,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,187,365.38/8,399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.98

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