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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.18, 13,012.34 and 6,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.18, 13,012.34 and 6,034.88 is: 9,052.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.18 : 13,012.34 = 6,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.18/13,012.34 = 6,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.18x = 13,012.34 × 6,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.18x = 78,527,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,527,910.42/8,675.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.02

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