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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.24, 12,374.46 and 6,046.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.24, 12,374.46 and 6,046.71 is: 9,076.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.24 : 12,374.46 = 6,046.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.24/12,374.46 = 6,046.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.24x = 12,374.46 × 6,046.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.24x = 74,824,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,824,771.03/8,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,076.01

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