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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.56, 12,335.02 and 6,037.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.56, 12,335.02 and 6,037.06 is: 9,022.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.56 : 12,335.02 = 6,037.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.56/12,335.02 = 6,037.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.56x = 12,335.02 × 6,037.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.56x = 74,467,255.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,467,255.84/8,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.44

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