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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,476.85, 12,702.96 and 6,016.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,476.85, 12,702.96 and 6,016.47 is: 9,015.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,476.85 : 12,702.96 = 6,016.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,476.85/12,702.96 = 6,016.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,476.85x = 12,702.96 × 6,016.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,476.85x = 76,426,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,426,977.75/8,476.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.97

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