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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,537, 12,790.94 and 6,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,537, 12,790.94 and 6,059.56 is: 9,079.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,537 : 12,790.94 = 6,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,537/12,790.94 = 6,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,537x = 12,790.94 × 6,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,537x = 77,507,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,507,468.39/8,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.01

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