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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.98, 12,759.60 and 6,054.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.98, 12,759.60 and 6,054.54 is: 9,084.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.98 : 12,759.60 = 6,054.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.98/12,759.60 = 6,054.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.98x = 12,759.60 × 6,054.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.98x = 77,253,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,253,508.58/8,503.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.39

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