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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497.19, 12,750.11 and 6,014.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,497.19, 12,750.11 and 6,014.33 is: 9,024.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,497.19 : 12,750.11 = 6,014.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,497.19/12,750.11 = 6,014.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,497.19x = 12,750.11 × 6,014.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,497.19x = 76,683,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,683,417.34/8,497.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,024.57

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