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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,490.70, 12,748.20 and 6,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,490.70, 12,748.20 and 6,036.40 is: 9,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,490.70 : 12,748.20 = 6,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,490.70/12,748.20 = 6,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,490.70x = 12,748.20 × 6,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,490.70x = 76,953,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,953,234.48/8,490.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.24

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