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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.91, 11,962.51 and 6,016.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.91, 11,962.51 and 6,016.99 is: 8,301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.91 : 11,962.51 = 6,016.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.91/11,962.51 = 6,016.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.91x = 11,962.51 × 6,016.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.91x = 71,978,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,978,303.04/8,670.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.12

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