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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.43, 12,754.07 and 6,030.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.43, 12,754.07 and 6,030.19 is: 9,045.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.43 : 12,754.07 = 6,030.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.43/12,754.07 = 6,030.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.43x = 12,754.07 × 6,030.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.43x = 76,909,371.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,909,371.45/8,502.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.58

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