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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.13, 12,754.04 and 6,051.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.13, 12,754.04 and 6,051.56 is: 9,079.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.13 : 12,754.04 = 6,051.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.13/12,754.04 = 6,051.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.13x = 12,754.04 × 6,051.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.13x = 77,181,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,181,744.27/8,501.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.00

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