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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.93, 12,756.32 and 6,031.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.93, 12,756.32 and 6,031.69 is: 9,047.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.93 : 12,756.32 = 6,031.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.93/12,756.32 = 6,031.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.93x = 12,756.32 × 6,031.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.93x = 76,942,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,942,167.78/8,503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.84

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