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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.18, 12,753.69 and 6,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.18, 12,753.69 and 6,029.94 is: 9,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.18 : 12,753.69 = 6,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.18/12,753.69 = 6,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.18x = 12,753.69 × 6,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.18x = 76,903,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,903,985.48/8,502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.21

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