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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,731.36, 12,054.66 and 6,010.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,731.36, 12,054.66 and 6,010.54 is: 8,298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,731.36 : 12,054.66 = 6,010.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,731.36/12,054.66 = 6,010.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,731.36x = 12,054.66 × 6,010.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,731.36x = 72,455,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,455,016.12/8,731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.25

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