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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,518.77, 12,823.38 and 6,070.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,518.77, 12,823.38 and 6,070.55 is: 9,138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,518.77 : 12,823.38 = 6,070.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,518.77/12,823.38 = 6,070.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,518.77x = 12,823.38 × 6,070.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,518.77x = 77,844,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,844,905.34/8,518.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.05

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