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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.40, 12,735.92 and 6,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.40, 12,735.92 and 6,027.42 is: 9,026.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.40 : 12,735.92 = 6,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.40/12,735.92 = 6,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.40x = 12,735.92 × 6,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.40x = 76,764,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,764,738.93/8,504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.47

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