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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.94, 12,947.96 and 6,059.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.94, 12,947.96 and 6,059.42 is: 9,075.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.94 : 12,947.96 = 6,059.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.94/12,947.96 = 6,059.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.94x = 12,947.96 × 6,059.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.94x = 78,457,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,457,127.78/8,644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.50

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