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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,490.97, 12,724.17 and 6,030.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,490.97, 12,724.17 and 6,030.73 is: 9,037.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,490.97 : 12,724.17 = 6,030.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,490.97/12,724.17 = 6,030.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,490.97x = 12,724.17 × 6,030.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,490.97x = 76,736,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,736,033.74/8,490.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.37

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