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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.56, 12,332.03 and 6,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.56, 12,332.03 and 6,035.06 is: 9,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.56 : 12,332.03 = 6,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.56/12,332.03 = 6,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.56x = 12,332.03 × 6,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.56x = 74,424,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,424,540.97/8,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.45

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