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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.45, 12,797.81 and 6,070.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.45, 12,797.81 and 6,070.01 is: 9,118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.45 : 12,797.81 = 6,070.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.45/12,797.81 = 6,070.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.45x = 12,797.81 × 6,070.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.45x = 77,682,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,682,804.33/8,519.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.29

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