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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.56, 12,323.08 and 6,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.56, 12,323.08 and 6,029.06 is: 9,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.56 : 12,323.08 = 6,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.56/12,323.08 = 6,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.56x = 12,323.08 × 6,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.56x = 74,296,558.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,296,558.56/8,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.49

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