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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.49, 12,053.51 and 6,076.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.49, 12,053.51 and 6,076.93 is: 8,389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.49 : 12,053.51 = 6,076.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.49/12,053.51 = 6,076.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.49x = 12,053.51 × 6,076.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.49x = 73,248,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,248,291.45/8,730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.95

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