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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.75, 12,735.41 and 6,022.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.75, 12,735.41 and 6,022.59 is: 9,023.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.75 : 12,735.41 = 6,022.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.75/12,735.41 = 6,022.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.75x = 12,735.41 × 6,022.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.75x = 76,700,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,700,122.80/8,499.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.81

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