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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497.65, 12,753.77 and 4,060.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,497.65, 12,753.77 and 4,060.79 is: 6,094.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,497.65 : 12,753.77 = 4,060.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,497.65/12,753.77 = 4,060.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,497.65x = 12,753.77 × 4,060.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,497.65x = 51,790,381.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,790,381.68/8,497.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.67

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