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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,518.95, 12,797.06 and 6,069.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,518.95, 12,797.06 and 6,069.51 is: 9,117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,518.95 : 12,797.06 = 6,069.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,518.95/12,797.06 = 6,069.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,518.95x = 12,797.06 × 6,069.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,518.95x = 77,671,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,671,853.29/8,518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.54

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