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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.14, 12,495.03 and 6,037.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.14, 12,495.03 and 6,037.54 is: 9,059.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.14 : 12,495.03 = 6,037.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.14/12,495.03 = 6,037.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.14x = 12,495.03 × 6,037.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.14x = 75,439,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,439,243.43/8,327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.44

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