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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.92, 12,361.23 and 6,047.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.92, 12,361.23 and 6,047.34 is: 9,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.92 : 12,361.23 = 6,047.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.92/12,361.23 = 6,047.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.92x = 12,361.23 × 6,047.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.92x = 74,752,560.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,752,560.63/8,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.10

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