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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.14, 12,493.53 and 6,036.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.14, 12,493.53 and 6,036.54 is: 9,057.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.14 : 12,493.53 = 6,036.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.14/12,493.53 = 6,036.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.14x = 12,493.53 × 6,036.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.14x = 75,417,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,417,693.59/8,326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.94

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