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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.95, 12,748.61 and 6,159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.95, 12,748.61 and 6,159.09 is: 9,232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.95 : 12,748.61 = 6,159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.95/12,748.61 = 6,159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.95x = 12,748.61 × 6,159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.95x = 78,519,836.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,519,836.36/8,504.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,232.25

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