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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.93, 12,753.32 and 6,029.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.93, 12,753.32 and 6,029.69 is: 9,044.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.93 : 12,753.32 = 6,029.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.93/12,753.32 = 6,029.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.93x = 12,753.32 × 6,029.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.93x = 76,898,472.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,898,472.16/8,501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.83

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