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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.04, 12,752.72 and 6,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.04, 12,752.72 and 6,030.96 is: 9,045.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.04 : 12,752.72 = 6,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.04/12,752.72 = 6,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.04x = 12,752.72 × 6,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.04x = 76,911,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,911,144.21/8,503.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.13

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