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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.88, 12,760.04 and 6,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.88, 12,760.04 and 6,049.24 is: 9,066.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.88 : 12,760.04 = 6,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.88/12,760.04 = 6,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.88x = 12,760.04 × 6,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.88x = 77,188,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,188,544.37/8,513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.20

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