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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.34, 12,614.11 and 6,042.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.34, 12,614.11 and 6,042.87 is: 9,060.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.34 : 12,614.11 = 6,042.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.34/12,614.11 = 6,042.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.34x = 12,614.11 × 6,042.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.34x = 76,225,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,225,411.79/8,413.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.07

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