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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.64, 12,492.78 and 6,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.64, 12,492.78 and 6,036.04 is: 9,057.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.64 : 12,492.78 = 6,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.64/12,492.78 = 6,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.64x = 12,492.78 × 6,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.64x = 75,406,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,406,919.79/8,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.19

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