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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,493.26, 12,748.53 and 6,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,493.26, 12,748.53 and 6,030.86 is: 9,052.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,493.26 : 12,748.53 = 6,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,493.26/12,748.53 = 6,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,493.26x = 12,748.53 × 6,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,493.26x = 76,884,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,884,599.64/8,493.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.43

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