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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.95, 12,798.56 and 6,070.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.95, 12,798.56 and 6,070.51 is: 9,119.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.95 : 12,798.56 = 6,070.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.95/12,798.56 = 6,070.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.95x = 12,798.56 × 6,070.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.95x = 77,693,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,693,786.47/8,519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.04

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