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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.56, 12,753.92 and 6,030.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.56, 12,753.92 and 6,030.87 is: 9,045.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.56 : 12,753.92 = 6,030.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.56/12,753.92 = 6,030.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.56x = 12,753.92 × 6,030.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.56x = 76,917,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,917,203.36/8,503.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.29

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