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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.96, 12,066.18 and 6,096.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.96, 12,066.18 and 6,096.76 is: 8,403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.96 : 12,066.18 = 6,096.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.96/12,066.18 = 6,096.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.96x = 12,066.18 × 6,096.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.96x = 73,564,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,564,603.58/8,753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,403.58

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