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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.98, 12,325.20 and 6,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.98, 12,325.20 and 6,030.48 is: 9,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.98 : 12,325.20 = 6,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.98/12,325.20 = 6,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.98x = 12,325.20 × 6,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.98x = 74,326,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,326,895.70/8,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.62

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