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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.76, 12,246.30 and 6,053.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.76, 12,246.30 and 6,053.04 is: 8,356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.76 : 12,246.30 = 6,053.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.76/12,246.30 = 6,053.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.76x = 12,246.30 × 6,053.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.76x = 74,127,343.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,127,343.75/8,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.37

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