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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.34, 12,615.61 and 6,043.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.34, 12,615.61 and 6,043.87 is: 9,061.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.34 : 12,615.61 = 6,043.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.34/12,615.61 = 6,043.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.34x = 12,615.61 × 6,043.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.34x = 76,247,106.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,247,106.81/8,414.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.57

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