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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.13, 12,371.47 and 6,025.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.13, 12,371.47 and 6,025.93 is: 9,041.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.13 : 12,371.47 = 6,025.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.13/12,371.47 = 6,025.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.13x = 12,371.47 × 6,025.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.13x = 74,549,566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,549,566.22/8,245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.65

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