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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.28, 12,326.16 and 6,043.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.28, 12,326.16 and 6,043.48 is: 9,045.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.28 : 12,326.16 = 6,043.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.28/12,326.16 = 6,043.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.28x = 12,326.16 × 6,043.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.28x = 74,492,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,492,901.44/8,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.58

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