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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.98, 12,761.10 and 6,055.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.98, 12,761.10 and 6,055.54 is: 9,085.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.98 : 12,761.10 = 6,055.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.98/12,761.10 = 6,055.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.98x = 12,761.10 × 6,055.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.98x = 77,275,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,275,351.49/8,504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.89

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