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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.74, 12,373.71 and 6,046.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.74, 12,373.71 and 6,046.21 is: 9,075.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.74 : 12,373.71 = 6,046.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.74/12,373.71 = 6,046.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.74x = 12,373.71 × 6,046.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.74x = 74,814,049.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,814,049.14/8,243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.26

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