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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,494.23, 12,722.76 and 6,021.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,494.23, 12,722.76 and 6,021.56 is: 9,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,494.23 : 12,722.76 = 6,021.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,494.23/12,722.76 = 6,021.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,494.23x = 12,722.76 × 6,021.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,494.23x = 76,610,799.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,610,799.09/8,494.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.16

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