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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,495.14, 12,730.38 and 6,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,495.14, 12,730.38 and 6,034.72 is: 9,043.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,495.14 : 12,730.38 = 6,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,495.14/12,730.38 = 6,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,495.14x = 12,730.38 × 6,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,495.14x = 76,824,278.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,824,278.79/8,495.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.32

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