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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.18, 12,756.69 and 6,031.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.18, 12,756.69 and 6,031.94 is: 9,048.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.18 : 12,756.69 = 6,031.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.18/12,756.69 = 6,031.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.18x = 12,756.69 × 6,031.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.18x = 76,947,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,947,524.90/8,504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,048.21

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