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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.28, 12,321.66 and 6,040.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.28, 12,321.66 and 6,040.48 is: 9,041.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.28 : 12,321.66 = 6,040.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.28/12,321.66 = 6,040.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.28x = 12,321.66 × 6,040.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.28x = 74,428,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,428,740.80/8,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.08

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