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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.63, 12,329.13 and 6,033.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.63, 12,329.13 and 6,033.13 is: 9,016.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.63 : 12,329.13 = 6,033.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.63/12,329.13 = 6,033.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.63x = 12,329.13 × 6,033.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.63x = 74,383,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,383,271.29/8,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.56

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