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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,523.56, 12,783.96 and 6,050.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,523.56, 12,783.96 and 6,050.90 is: 9,075.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,523.56 : 12,783.96 = 6,050.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,523.56/12,783.96 = 6,050.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,523.56x = 12,783.96 × 6,050.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,523.56x = 77,354,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,354,495.52/8,523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.37

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