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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.32, 12,374.70 and 6,038.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.32, 12,374.70 and 6,038.68 is: 9,045.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.32 : 12,374.70 = 6,038.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.32/12,374.70 = 6,038.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.32x = 12,374.70 × 6,038.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.32x = 74,726,853.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,726,853.40/8,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.39

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