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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,495.47, 12,748.34 and 6,050.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,495.47, 12,748.34 and 6,050.62 is: 9,079.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,495.47 : 12,748.34 = 6,050.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,495.47/12,748.34 = 6,050.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,495.47x = 12,748.34 × 6,050.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,495.47x = 77,135,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,135,360.97/8,495.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.59

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