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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.04, 12,383.60 and 6,037.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.04, 12,383.60 and 6,037.15 is: 9,055.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.04 : 12,383.60 = 6,037.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.04/12,383.60 = 6,037.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.04x = 12,383.60 × 6,037.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.04x = 74,761,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,761,650.74/8,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.39

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