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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,521.39, 12,761.43 and 6,044.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,521.39, 12,761.43 and 6,044.41 is: 9,051.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,521.39 : 12,761.43 = 6,044.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,521.39/12,761.43 = 6,044.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,521.39x = 12,761.43 × 6,044.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,521.39x = 77,135,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,135,315.11/8,521.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.96

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