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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.49, 12,637.35 and 6,096.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.49, 12,637.35 and 6,096.47 is: 9,144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.49 : 12,637.35 = 6,096.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.49/12,637.35 = 6,096.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.49x = 12,637.35 × 6,096.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.49x = 77,043,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,043,161.97/8,425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.06

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