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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.24, 12,381.96 and 6,051.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.24, 12,381.96 and 6,051.71 is: 9,083.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.24 : 12,381.96 = 6,051.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.24/12,381.96 = 6,051.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.24x = 12,381.96 × 6,051.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.24x = 74,932,031.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,932,031.15/8,249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.51

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