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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,621.94, 12,913.47 and 6,036.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,621.94, 12,913.47 and 6,036.42 is: 9,041.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,621.94 : 12,913.47 = 6,036.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,621.94/12,913.47 = 6,036.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,621.94x = 12,913.47 × 6,036.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,621.94x = 77,951,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,951,128.58/8,621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.02

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