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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.50, 12,688.95 and 6,007.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.50, 12,688.95 and 6,007.13 is: 9,001.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.50 : 12,688.95 = 6,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.50/12,688.95 = 6,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.50x = 12,688.95 × 6,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.50x = 76,224,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,224,178.88/8,467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.97

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