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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.93, 12,691.70 and 6,000.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.93, 12,691.70 and 6,000.77 is: 9,009.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.93 : 12,691.70 = 6,000.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.93/12,691.70 = 6,000.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.93x = 12,691.70 × 6,000.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.93x = 76,159,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,159,972.61/8,452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.89

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