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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492.23, 12,719.76 and 6,019.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492.23, 12,719.76 and 6,019.55 is: 9,016.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492.23 : 12,719.76 = 6,019.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492.23/12,719.76 = 6,019.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492.23x = 12,719.76 × 6,019.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492.23x = 76,567,231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,567,231.31/8,492.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.15

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