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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.42, 12,358.98 and 6,045.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.42, 12,358.98 and 6,045.84 is: 9,059.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.42 : 12,358.98 = 6,045.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.42/12,358.98 = 6,045.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.42x = 12,358.98 × 6,045.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.42x = 74,720,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,720,415.64/8,247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.85

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