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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.55, 12,051.02 and 6,070.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.55, 12,051.02 and 6,070.35 is: 8,381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.55 : 12,051.02 = 6,070.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.55/12,051.02 = 6,070.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.55x = 12,051.02 × 6,070.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.55x = 73,153,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,153,909.26/8,727.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.95

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