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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.93, 12,754.82 and 6,030.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.93, 12,754.82 and 6,030.69 is: 9,046.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.93 : 12,754.82 = 6,030.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.93/12,754.82 = 6,030.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.93x = 12,754.82 × 6,030.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.93x = 76,920,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,920,365.43/8,502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.34

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