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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.10, 12,293.61 and 6,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.10, 12,293.61 and 6,063.56 is: 8,374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.10 : 12,293.61 = 6,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.10/12,293.61 = 6,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.10x = 12,293.61 × 6,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.10x = 74,542,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,542,980.38/8,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.58

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