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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.03, 12,759.93 and 6,163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.03, 12,759.93 and 6,163.02 is: 9,249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.03 : 12,759.93 = 6,163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.03/12,759.93 = 6,163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.03x = 12,759.93 × 6,163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.03x = 78,639,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,639,703.79/8,502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.52

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