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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,470.51, 12,710.22 and 6,021.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,470.51, 12,710.22 and 6,021.07 is: 9,034.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,470.51 : 12,710.22 = 6,021.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,470.51/12,710.22 = 6,021.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,470.51x = 12,710.22 × 6,021.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,470.51x = 76,529,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,529,124.34/8,470.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.77

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