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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.94, 12,354.02 and 6,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.94, 12,354.02 and 6,125.24 is: 8,453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.94 : 12,354.02 = 6,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.94/12,354.02 = 6,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.94x = 12,354.02 × 6,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.94x = 75,671,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,671,337.46/8,951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,453.07

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