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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.13, 12,730.06 and 6,026.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.13, 12,730.06 and 6,026.45 is: 9,026.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.13 : 12,730.06 = 6,026.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.13/12,730.06 = 6,026.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.13x = 12,730.06 × 6,026.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.13x = 76,717,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,717,085.58/8,499.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.47

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