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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.14, 12,498.04 and 6,039.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.14, 12,498.04 and 6,039.54 is: 9,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.14 : 12,498.04 = 6,039.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.14/12,498.04 = 6,039.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.14x = 12,498.04 × 6,039.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.14x = 75,482,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,482,412.50/8,329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.45

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