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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.64, 12,491.28 and 6,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.64, 12,491.28 and 6,035.04 is: 9,055.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.64 : 12,491.28 = 6,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.64/12,491.28 = 6,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.64x = 12,491.28 × 6,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.64x = 75,385,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,385,374.45/8,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.69

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